One must suppose that Britain's envoys abroad speak in the name of their Government. It is enlightening, therefore, to read this blog by HM Ambassador to Jordan:
http://blogs.fco.gov.uk/roller/watt/entry/it_s_human_rights_stupid
and, if you are not quite sure you really understood what he was saying, read the comments on his blog which follow....His local readers had no doubts.
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