Statement by British Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke
2010-11-22T16:19:54-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNzVjXC8yOTY3MjEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==British Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke spoke about the decision by the government to compensate 16 men detained by U.S. forces at Guantanamo Bay. The men had sued in British court, charging that the British government did nothing to stop their detention and torture. Details about the settlement are confidential and members have requested an independent inquiry into the alleged torture. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members.
British Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke spoke about the decision by the government to compensate 16 men detained by U.S. forces at Guantana… read more
British Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke spoke about the decision by the government to compensate 16 men detained by U.S. forces at Guantanamo Bay. The men had sued in British court, charging that the British government did nothing to stop their detention and torture. Details about the settlement are confidential and members have requested an independent inquiry into the alleged torture. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members. close
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