The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) has found non compliance by the UK with the policy on torture. The “most significant deficiency” was a failure by agencies – those overseen by IPCO include MI5 and MI6 – to remind ministers there was a “presumption not to proceed” in cases where there is a “real risk of torture”.

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