APPG News
First Tier Tribunal issues the final version of its judgment
The First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) issues the final version of its judgment concerning the APG's appeal against the FCO's refusal to release documents under FOIA. The judgment can be found here.
Justice and Security Bill
The Government publishes the Justice and Security Bill. It can be read here.
(FCO) releases part or all of four documents
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) releases part or all of four documents following the judgment of the First Tier Tribunal. These can be found here.
Andrew Tyrie MP criticises the Government's proposal
APPG Chairman Andrew Tyrie MP criticises the Government's proposal to extend Closed Material Procedures to civil proceedings in the Justice and Security Bill. His comments to the Guardian can be found here.
Interim report to the Prime Minister
The Justice Secretary announces that the Detainee Inquiry has delivered its interim report to the Prime Minister. His announcement can be found here.
EU Parliament report on role of EU countries
The European Parliament publishes a report calling for independent investigations into the role of EU countries in rendition and secret detention. The report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs can be read here.