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The Guardian reveals “the paper trail” on torture. Classified documents demonstrate the UK's role participating in the US programme of “‘extraordinary rendition’ and torture of terrorism suspects, including its own citizens, reports the London daily. British authorities are accused of absolving military intelligence of the duty to prevent torture, denial of consular services resulting in "rendition" to US military prison in Guantánamo and senior ministers directing prisoners' fates. The disclosures in the High Court come as a result of civil proceedings brought by six British former Guantánamo inmates against British authorities. The new government is undertaking a judicial inquiry that many believe will implicate its predecessor.
