Today, the Globe and Mail’s Paul Koring reported on evidence contradicting Defence Minister Peter MacKay’s repeated assertions that there has never been proof that Canadian-transferred detainees were abused by Afghan security forces. This evidence was uncovered during the federal court … Read More
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Richard Colvin Documents
Posted onWelcome to the BCCLA’s National Security blog. Right now, we’re tracking the Afghan detainee hearings in Parliament and will be providing commentary and updates as testimony progresses. Today, documents that support Mr. Richard Colvin’s testimony are being made publicly available … Read More
Reactions to December 2, 2009 Afghan Detainee Hearings
Posted onYesterday, government witnesses continued to toe the party line, asserting that there was no credible evidence of torture prior to the May 2007 transfer arrangement. In light of the reports which were being issued by authoritative and credible human rights … Read More
