Dennis the 'Bloody Peasant'
29th May 2013, 09:05
If they are 'dangerous', if they pose a threat or are guilty of a crime then fucking charge them and present your evidence for scrutinity in an open court. Sick of this GTMO bullshit.
British forces are detaining 80 to 90 Afghan nationals in a holding facility at Camp Bastion, ministers have confirmed.
UK lawyers acting for eight of the men said they had been held for up to 14 months without charge in what could amount to unlawful detention.
They compared it to when the public became aware of Guantanamo Bay and they want the UK High Court to free the men.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said their release would put troops at risk.
Under international rules, detainees can normally be held for 96 hours.
(BBC News)
British forces are detaining 80 to 90 Afghan nationals in a holding facility at Camp Bastion, ministers have confirmed.
UK lawyers acting for eight of the men said they had been held for up to 14 months without charge in what could amount to unlawful detention.
They compared it to when the public became aware of Guantanamo Bay and they want the UK High Court to free the men.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said their release would put troops at risk.
Under international rules, detainees can normally be held for 96 hours.
(BBC News)