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UK 'has not been asked to take Guantanamo bay inmates'

Sunday, 4 January 2009

The British government has confirmed that it has yet to receive any formal request to accept prisoners from Guantanamo Bay.

Incoming US president Barack Obama has pledged to shut down the military camp when he takes office.

The UK is reported to be considering helping with the re-settlement of former inmates, who cannot be returned to their own countries because of the risk of persecution.

But the UK's Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the US hasn't asked if they'll take in any inmates yet.

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