THE UK Government has ruled out a new judge-led inquiry into allegations that UK agencies were complicit in the extraordinary rendition of terror suspects after 9/11.
Cabinet Office minister David Lidington said there was no policy reason nor a legal obligation, in the Government’s opinion, for a further inquiry.
Labour said the decision was a “fundamental error of judgment” by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Last year, two Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) reports found the UK tolerated “inexcusable” treatment of detainees by the US during the war on terror following the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
The CIA has been accused of using Scottish airports to refuel planes linked to the transfer of terrorism suspects to overseas black sites for interrogation and torture, including Prestwick, Wick John O’ Groats and Inverness.
In a Commons statement, Lidington told MPs: “The Government has decided it is not necessary to establish a further inquiry.”
Explaining the decision, he added: “There is no policy reason to do so given the extensive work already undertaken to improve policies and practices in this area.
“The Government’s position is also that there is no legal obligation.”
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