Transparency sought in Afghan inquiry

By: Law is Cool · September 7, 2009 · Filed Under International Law · Add Comment 

Subpoenas issued to federal officials in Afghan prisoner inquiry

A legal fight is looming over the federal government’s refusal to release information about alleged war crimes committed by the Canadian military.

Murray Brewster writes for the Canadian Press:

In its attempt to derail the commission inquiry, the federal government has argued that the handling of prisoners is “not subject” to oversight by the military police complaints process, and that the National Defence Act only gives the agency the power to investigate complaints against military police.

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