Torture victims sue UK

23 May 2012, 6:25 pm   -   Source: Channel 4
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Torture victims who have been held in British immigration detention centres have launched a High Court challenge, claiming false imprisonment.

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Torture victims who have been held in British immigration detention centres have launched a High Court challenge, claiming  false imprisonment.

Many say they have been held in breach of the government's own guidelines.

Every year almost 30,000 people are detained in British Immigration Removal Centres.

The majority are seeking asylum in the UK.

Many have fled civil war and persecution in their countries of origin, and some have experienced horrific torture.

British law states that if there is medical proof detainees have been tortured, they should be released immediately.

However, a report by the charity Medical Justice says this rule is routinely flouted.

Torture , Immigraiton

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Shocking is the quotes from UK Assessment Team

Maria Altmann - from Canberra, 1 year

You would have to hear the quotes from UK's officals to believe them. Unbelievable Systemic Abuse. Urgent Need for the UK Government to show some commitment to International Humanitarian and State Laws. Shocking Story.

luck

Mark - from moont, 1 year

Good luck to them.Lets hope the 51 in indefinite prisons in australia can do the same that is sue the government for the abuse of human rights.Both countries have become morrally bankrupt for fear of losing votes.

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