APPG News
First court hearing in Abdul Hakim Belhaj case begins
Case Management Conference held in Belhaj case against British Government for its alleged role in his rendition to Libya. More can be read here.
Channel 4 Video of the Rendition and Torture of Abdul Hakim Belhaj
Article on 'New evidence of UK complicity in Libya torture' provides details of the abuse suffered by Libyan dissident and Qaddafi opponent Belhaj. The article and video can be found here.
Scotland Yard faces legal action for its failure to investigate allegations of British complicity in rendition of detainees
Leigh Day, the law firm representing the detainees, is seeking a judicial review to challenge the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate complaints brought against British officials for their alleged involvement in the rendition and torture of the two men. Read more here.
Scotland Yard Investigates MI5 and MI6 Over Three More Allegations of Mistreatment of Detainees at Bagram detention centre
British intelligence officers are under investigation in three new claims alleging involvement in their abuse after 9/11. More can be read here and here.
UK's Commitment to Eliminate Torture Scrutinised by UN Committee
UN Committee Against Torture examines UK's human rights record and potential complicity in rendition and abusive interrogations. More can be read here,
Torture of detainees in Afghan custody an ongoing problem, according to UN report
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan published a report highlighting the problem of torture of detainees in Afghan detention facilities. The report can be read here.