PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Israel: Palestinians (23 April 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on reports of torture of Palestinians in Israeli custody.
Asked by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent)
Asked by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent)
Answer
We are aware of reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees in military detention. The UK Government is clear that administrative detention should only be used when it is justified in accordance with international law. Those under detention should either be charged or released.
Answered by:
Mr Andrew Mitchell (Conservative)
1 May 2024
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