His verbal report to the council is likely to reinforce that point, and to urge diplomats not to be bullied by Baghdad.

BBC: Despatches

Another patient had abdominal surgery without any written consent and no record of verbal consent, the report said.

BBC: BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital, Guildford

The report highlights numerous examples of youngsters' experiences of verbal and physical assaults.

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The report said unacceptable practices included "blindfolding children and tying their hands with plastic ties, physical and verbal abuse during transfer to an interrogation site, including the use of painful restraints".

BBC: Palestinian children 'mistreated' in Israeli detention