By Steve Hynd
Across the Atlantic, MI6, also known as the SIS, has referred itself for investigation by the Metropolitan Police over possible involvement in torture.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband confirmed the investigation in a letter to his Tory counterpart.
He said the case was referred by MI6 "on its own initiative" and was not prompted by an accusation against SIS or the person concerned.
He said: "As you are aware, the police are already looking at allegations related to Mr Binyam Mohamed.
"One further case has subsequently been referred by the Attorney General to the police.
"This case was referred to the Attorney General by SIS on its own initiative, unprompted by any accusation against the Service or the individual concerned.
"It is for the police to investigate. The Government cannot comment further both to avoid prejudice and to protect the individuals involved.
"The scope and handling of any police investigation is a matter for the police themselves."
The Metropolitan Police said it would not discuss the case further.
Details of the specific allegations, the place and date on which they are alleged to have occurred, who they were made against and by whom is unclear.
...Scotland Yard is already looking at claims made against MI6's sister organisation, MI5, by Mohamed, a former resident of Guantanamo Bay.
He says officers from the Security Service, which is tasked with countering threats against UK national security, were complicit in his torture while he was held in Pakistan, Morocco and Afghanistan.
It might all turn out to be more for appearances than actual substance, but on this side of the pond, the intelligence agencies are still dodging accountability for going along so blithely with trumped-up administration justifications for their crimes.
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