[gavinlit]

It made the news over here - including footage of a democrat polly saying how things had improved and that she felt conditions were now equivalent to some centres in the US. It was also pointed out that while the pollies were given a bit of a guided tour it was still pretty much a media lock out. Not sure if this is accurate or not. I hope it has improved. Dosn't change the basic facts:
Detention without charge
Lack of trial & legal representation
Facility set up on foreign soil for good reason

= some pretty shonky practice. I would (again) feel happier if the military/govt came out and said 'look, we want to engage in practice that flouts a whole bunch of international conventions and detain people for an indefinite amount of time without trial - ok? - ok' At least I'd feel like they weren't so full of **** then. While I might not agree with the practice I'd admire the integrity. Currently they've got neither.