Thread by @NilsMelzer

(1/7) #SRTorture to @foreignoffice: “The conduct of the UK Govt in the #Assange case severely undermines the credibility of the UK’s commitment to the prohibition of torture & ill-treatment, as well as to the rule of law more generally” (bit.ly/2ZCygWA).

(2/7) @foreignoffice: “UK does not participate in, solicit or condone torture” (bit.ly/30Z9OOo)

Yet: Despite @UKParliament & #SRTorture appeals (bit.ly/2J44u61) Govt refuses to prosecute those responsible for UK involvement in CIA torture & rendition 2001-10.

(3/7) @foreignoffice: “We take allegations of torture very seriously & investigate allegations against UK personnel” (bit.ly/36UUwhv).

Yet: UK Govt flatly refuses to discuss & investigate #SRTorture findings regarding the #torture of #Assange (bit.ly/30Z9OOo).

(4/7) @foreignoffice: “Journalism is not a crime!” (bit.ly/3013arQ).

Yet: The UK Govt arbitrarily detains, abuses & plans to extradite #Assange to the US under ‘espionage’ charges for publishing evidence of war crimes & corruption.

(5/7) @foreignoffice: “The UK has a close working relationship with UN bodies & supports the important work of the #SRTorture” (bit.ly/304LU5i)

Yet: Throughout 2019 the UKGovt has consistently ignored ALL allegations, concerns & recommendations submitted by #SRTorture.

(6/7) @foreignoffice: “The UK is committed to the rule of law” (bit.ly/304LU5i)

Yet: No branch of Govt seems to see any problem with #Assange’s most basic due process rights being consistently & blatantly violated by the UK (bit.ly/2NmLySe).

(7/7) #SRTorture to @foreignoffice: “It is high time to quit talking the talk & start walking the walk!”