Monday, January 03, 2005

Senators denounce plan to jail suspects for life without trial

In the "Sort of undermines everything we stand for." category

Senators denounce plan to jail suspects for life without trial - Global Terrorism - www.smh.com.au

A reported US plan to keep Guantanamo Bay inmates locked up for life, even if the US Government lacks evidence to charge them in courts, has been condemned by a leading Republican senator, who has questioned whether it would breach the country's constitution.

The Pentagon and the CIA have asked the White House to decide on a more permanent approach for those it was unwilling to set free or turn over to US or foreign courts. 

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