BAHA-50
Response
Accepted
MATT 7 Presentation Update
Recommendation
The MATT 7 PowerPoint presentation on the five techniques should be amended to ensure that the definitions of the techniques are consistent with amendments to JDP 1-10; that it is clear that the techniques are not only prohibited as aids to interrogation; and so that the background information section is fully accurate.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- The Defence Secretary stated on 8 September 2011 that the government accepted this recommendation and stated that the MATT 7 PowerPoint presentation on the five techniques had been updated to reflect current definitions and prohibitions (Government Response to the Baha Mousa Inquiry, Ministry of Defence, September 2011).
- MATT 7 training materials are internal military documents not publicly available for independent verification.
- MATT 7 training materials are internal military documents not publicly available for independent verification.
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Ministry of Defence
08 Sep 2011
Accepted. The MATT 7 presentation has been updated to reflect current definitions and prohibitions.
Source
Inquiry
Baha Mousa Inquiry
Report
The Report of the Baha Mousa Inquiry - Volume III
08 Sep 2011
Responsible Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
14.7 yrs
Last formal update
5013 days ago