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call to a lawyer; and inform family/friends; being brought
before a judge; to be judged without unreasonable delay.
• The Swiss Penal Code criminalizes abductions and detention
without legal basis, and unlawful forced transportation is
punishable as a crime, as are attempts or participation in such
acts. Also, Switzerland complies with its obligations under
the 1963 Vienna Convention in relation to the detention/arrest
of foreigners, such that in the case of arrest/detention of
foreigners, the person has a right to inform the diplomatic
embassy. Persons who have been illegally detained have
recourse before an independent tribunal.
• No further comments on effectiveness of secret detention or
other counter-terrorism measures or on past experiences with
secret detention.
41. Trinidad and
Tobago
• The practice of secret detention is not used, and no facility for
such detention exists.
• Anti-Terrorism Act 2005 regulates treatment of persons
suspected of terrorist acts. This provides for a process for
seeking a detention order to be granted by a judge in
chambers, with the consent of the Director of Public
Prosecution. Detention is for an initial period of up to 48
hours, and extended for up to 14 days. Records to be kept of
the place and periods of detention.
• No history of using secret detention to counter terrorism.
42. United
Kingdom
• The Government is not aware of any cases of individuals
having been secretly detained in facilities on UK territory. In
February 2008, the US informed the UK government
(contrary to previous assurances otherwise) that it had used
the UK Overseas Territory of Diego Garcia to refuel rendition
flights. The US has given assurances that there have been no
other such incidents since September 2001, and have assured
the UK that there would be no rendition through UK territory
without express permission, which would only be granted if
satisfied that it would accord with UK law and international
obligations.
• The Intelligence and Security Committee is charged with
oversight of the policy of the intelligence and security
agencies. It has produced reports on the ways in which the
agencies seek to ensure that they do not contribute to the
detention of individuals outside of a legal framework. In one
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