Reply #5: Prosecution of George W. Bush for Torture

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MEDIA RELEASE

October 19, 2005

Prosecution of George W. Bush for Torture at Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo Bay Prisons

Notification of Canadian Officials

Lawyers against the War (L.A.W.) learned Nov 17, 2004 that George W. Bush was coming to Canada on Nov 30, 2004. During this period L.A.W. wrote to various governmental ministers advising of them that George W. Bush stood accused of the most grave crimes known to law, including torture, and therefore should be denied entry to Canada. L.A.W. notified the Prime Minister, the Immigration Minister and the Attorney General of Canada that these accusations were made by credible and knowledgeable groups and individuals throughout the world.

L.A.W. advised the Ministers that GW Bush’s responsibility derives from his direct involvement in the formulation of policy as both the President as well as the Commander in Chief of U.S. Armed Forces. They were informed that GW Bush had failed to prevent the commission of and once discovered, then failed to stop these Crimes Against Humanity through willful blindness or by deliberate policy.

L.A.W. received no reply to any of these letters and George W. Bush entered Canada on November 30th 2004. <snip>

Oct 28 Mootness written submission deadline
Nov 25 Mootness trial - 10 a.m. - B.C. Supreme Court, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
— - Please direct your enquiries to: Gail Davidson at: Lawyers Against the War Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawyersagainstthewar.org

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