Allister rejects Parliament's report on 'extraordinary rendition'
14 February 2007
When the European Parliament today debated its report on allegations of 'extraordinary rendition' of terrorist suspects, Ulster MEP, Jim Allister, rejected its conclusions.
Explaining, Mr Allister said:-
"I voted against this report, not because I am unconcerned about allegations of international wrong-doing, but because this report builds its case largely on unsubstantiated speculation. Ever before this report was written there was a virulent anti-American political agenda driving it towards its conclusions of today. Hence, its preference for press cuttings, rather than hard evidence. In consequence it exudes imbalance to the point that it will bring comfort to terrorist and anti-democratic forces."
