Cameron gives go-ahead for torture inquiry

By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jul 2010, 20:02 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2010, 21:44 BST
PRIME Minister David Cameron has announced an independent judge-led inquiry into allegations of British complicity in the torture of detainees "to restore Britain's moral leadership in the world".

Mr Cameron told the House of Commons yesterday that the government was ready, where appropriate, to offer compensation to individuals pursuing civil cases in relation to their detention at the US-run Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

It is hoped the inquiry, chaired by former Appeal Court judge Sir Peter Gibson, will report within 12 months.

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