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Secret Tribunals Approved

Angry | 04.07.2003 17:28 | Repression | London

This is a test case, because if these British subjects can be detained, held incommunicado, tortured, tried in secret and executed by the USA.... SO CAN YOU!

I'd expect a public outcry?

Mr Bush had already ordered the military to prepare for trials of suspects who are not United States citizens - and made it clear the death penalty could be applied.

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3043332.stm

The tribunals have come under heavy criticism from human rights organisations.

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3044130.stm

"We urge the UK Government to strenuously object to any British national, or indeed any national, facing execution following the proceedings at Guantanamo Bay."

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3044278.stm

Angry