UK to Probe Accusations of Complicity in Torture

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will be an investigation into allegations that the security services knew about the torture of terror suspects on foreign soil to keep Prime Minister David Cameron said on Tuesday.
Several Britons of Pakistani origin say they were abused in detention in Pakistan with British complicity. British authorities say they would never use, or encourage others to use torture to obtain information.
"Although there is no evidence that a British officer who was directly involved in the aftermath of 9 / 11, there are questions about the extent to which the British officers were working with foreign security services that the treatment of detainees in ways they should not do "Cameron told parliament.
"We all believe that it is time to clear up this matter once and for all."
An independent inquiry headed by a judge, will once related criminal investigations and civil lawsuits to begin his treatment, said Cameron.
"We hope that it will begin before the end of this year and will report within one year," he said.
Cameron said about 12 cases brought against the British courts and said the government would mediate and possibly to compensate those who had made claims about their detention in civilian U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The study, which will not entirely be held in public will be led by the Commissioner for Intelligence and former appeal court judge Sir Peter Gibson.
Intelligence material and a testimony by security personnel officers will be given to the investigation remain secret, said Cameron.
"I am convinced that the research will provide an authoritative view on the actions of the state and our services to reach - and the right recommendations for the future," he said.
Cameron outlined the current guidelines for safety of personnel on dealing with detainees held overseas.
It showed that if information is needed to save lives, but also a serious risk of abuse, it was for ministers to decide what action should be taken.