Quote:
Originally Posted by lancsdave
Having read some of the stuff on here, which of our councillors will be big enough to propose a motion at the next council meeting to reverse the motion passed at the last council meeting, in light of the information now known.
Could be a big brownie point scorer  |
'Human Rights Watch has previously reported that torture is routinely used in Pakistan, and that acts of torture by military agencies primarily serve the purpose of "punishing" errant politicians, political activists and journalists. Azad Kashmir is no exception. Though torture is not commonplace, it is threatened often, and-when perpetrated by the military-is carried out with impunity. Human Rights Watch knows of no cases in which members of military and paramilitary security and intelligence agencies have been prosecuted or even disciplined for acts of torture or mistreatment. This report documents incidents of torture by the ISI, and by Azad Kashmir police acting at the ISI's and the army's behest.'
?With Friends Like These?? | Human Rights Watch
Oh I'm sure they will Lancsdave.
Fair's fair.
After all H.B.C. do say...
'At Hyndburn Borough Council, we are committed to ensuring all individuals and groups are treated with respect and valued equally.'
Equality and diversity
Which presumably applies thousands of miles away too.
Not just in the borough.
Now that our council's devoting it's time to playing it's part on the international world stage.