'Deal struck' over Cuba Britons (Guantanamo Bay) [View All]

Last Updated: Sunday, 17 August, 2003, 09:18 GMT 10:18 UK

'Deal struck' over Cuba Britons

The Britons' parents have not heard from them for months
The nine British terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba will serve their sentences in the UK if convicted, in a deal reportedly struck by the government.
In return, the government has agreed to abide by whatever sentences are handed down by the US military tribunals and not to release any of the men early, according to the Sunday Telegraph.

A senior UK adviser told the newspaper the government does not want the men returned to the UK for trial because it could be difficult securing a successful prosecution.

"The Americans would be glad if we took the men now, but there is little chance of them being tried here because we have little evidence against them that would be admissible in a British court," he is quoted as saying. (snip/...)

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