Military Commissions Act

Mr. David Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment she has made of the effect of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 on British citizens in custody in (a) the United States and (b) United States dependent territories.

Dr. Howells
There are currently no British nationals in custody in the US or the US dependent territories who are likely to be affected by this Act.

John Bercow
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what recent discussions she has had with the US Administration on the Military Commissions Act passed in September 2006;

(2) what recent discussions she has had with the US Administration on the (a) definition of and (b) rights of an unlawful enemy combatant in international law;

(3) what recent discussions she has had with the US Administration on the rights of unlawful enemy combatants;

(4) what recent discussions she has had with the US Administration on the application of habeas corpus to unlawful enemy combatants;

(5) what recent discussions she has had with the Government of the United States on the practice of extraordinary rendition.

Dr. Howells
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office regularly discusses a wide range of detainee issues, including the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and rendition, with the US Government.

John Bercow
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment she has made of the compliance of the US Military Commissions Act with international law.

Dr. Howells
We are continuing to study the provisions of the Military Commissions Act 2006.