'Deal struck' over Cuba Britons - Democratic Underground

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'Deal struck' over Cuba Britons

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.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/3157541.stm

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