SUICIDES AT GUANTANAMO BAY DETENTION FACILITY

Early day motion 2348, tabled 12 June 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 71 members.

That this House notes with shock that conditions at Guantanamo Bay have led to the suicide of three inmates; highlights the fact that none of these men had been found guilty of any crime in any court of law and have lost their lives despite their potential innocence; further notes that those released without trial have made serious allegations of torture and inhuman treatment; deplores statements by officials of the US Administration that the suicides were a `good PR move' or `an act of asymmetric warfare' as being indicative of a lack of respect for human rights and the sanctity of life; believes that this camp is a moral disgrace; further believes that the camp is hindering the efforts of the allies in the battle for hearts and minds and may be aiding fundamentalist propaganda; and calls for the immediate closure of the camps.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Liberal Democrat 15, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Respect 1.