Mr. Patrick Smyth:

It has nothing to do with neutrality. It has got to do with the rule of law, and the obligation is on all states when there is clear evidence that rendition has been taking place. That the American authorities, and other countries, were involved in illegal renditions changes the onus on a state through which planes are passing, and it seems to me there is then an assumption that they should presume that searches will happen. It is fair to say that we trust these people because they have never lied to us before, but it is clear these people have been lying internationally, and that is the issue. It is about the rule of law, not neutrality.