Canada urged to arrest and prosecute George W. Bush

Publication Date: 12 October 2011 Failure by Canada to take action during a visit by the former US President would violate the UN Convention against Torture. Teaser image: Amnesty International Index Number: AMR51/080/2011 Amnesty International today urged Canadian authorities to arrest and either prosecute or extradite former US President George W. Bush for his role in torture, ahead of his expected visit to Canada on 20 October. “Canada is required by its international obligations to arrest and prosecute former President Bush given his responsibility for crimes…

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