I agree that we need to put pressure on countries to stop torture. Indeed, many of the countries with which the memorandums of understanding exist are party to the convention—[Interruption.] No, I understand that not all are. However, MOUs between the UK and other countries are a way of exerting that pressure, and they are a step forward in pointing out to those countries that certain standards are expected and required, not least by the UK.
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
Proceeding contribution from
Crispin Blunt
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 March 2009.
It occurred during Debate on Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.
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