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CALLS for a public inquiry into the British government’s use of torture are long overdue, Reprieve said yesterday.
The human rights group welcomed former justice secretary Ken Clarke’s call for Prime Minister Theresa May to set up a judge-led inquiry into Britain’s use of torture in the so-called War on Terror.
Mr Clarke, who shelved plans for an inquiry due to ongoing police investigations in 2012, admitted having been wrong to block an inquiry and joined 13 other MPs and peers in calling for a full investigation.
GAVIN O’TOOLE welcomes, and recommends a a candid, evidence-based record of Britain’s role in the slaughter visited by Israel upon the Palestinians
ANSELM ELDERGILL is a member of Your Party and he suggests how the new party should reform Britain’s constitution
Mental health fears push Peers to change law on IPP torture sentences, reports Charley Allan