Guantanamo Britons' return: Your views

Four of the five British terror suspects held in Guantanamo Bay are set to be questioned by Anti-Terrorist Branch police following their return to the UK on Tuesday.

The four are being held at Paddington Green police station in central London while the fifth man, Jamal Udeen from Manchester, was released without charge.

The men were released after the US concluded they presented a low risk.

What do you think of the release of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners? How should they now be dealt with in the UK? Send us your comments.

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The following comments reflect the balance of opinion we have received so far:

Why not listen to what these detainees have to say for themselves Ozorek, Bradford, UK

It is quite possible to be on holiday or innocently visiting family in a war torn country. I was on holiday in Bosnia during the week Srebrenica fell. One could hear the big guns going off in Mostar but it was quite peaceful where I was in Medjugorje. I am sure that in Afghanistan there were also many quiet places far from the madding crowd. Why not listen to what these detainees have to say for themselves before pointing the finger or wagging the tongue?
Ozorek, Bradford, UK

Even if the UK courts succeed where the Americans failed, and apply rational and fair justice in determining their status, the greater injustice of the camp's very existence will continue. And to those who don't understand why imprisonment without trial is unfair, I say simply: are you willing to be locked up "for my security"?
Ron, Reading, UK

Innocent till prove guilty definitely, BUT let's investigate and press charges as heavy as possible if they were fighting against our own troops.
Alan Smith, Coleraine, N. Ireland

I don't think it's fair for us to say whether letting these men back is right or wrong, based on what the media says. I believe we have to put our trust in the police. It is up to them to decide if these men impose a threat to our nation.
Caroline, Southampton, England

These men had no business being there. They should receive no sympathy, support or refuge. This is in direct violation of this country's laws.
Karl, Guildford

Surely no young British man going to Afghanistan in 2001 could have been under any illusions about the fact they were entering a war zone Hazelmary, London, England

Surely no young British man going to Afghanistan in 2001 could have been under any illusions about the fact they were entering a war zone? If they were picked up in a war zone, and found to have been working for the enemy, they should be tried for treason.
Hazelmary, London, England

Britain should have demanded their return much earlier. The trial of a British person is the responsibility of Britain.
Abdy, Melbourne, Australia

I cannot believe that we are admitting these individuals back into the country. They should be sent back to Afghanistan and tried there by the authorities. If they are found guilty of choosing sides against the UK in the Afghan conflict they have invalidated any claim they have on UK citizenship.
Lee Skelton, Penrith, Cumbria

After two years of interrogation the Americans can't find anything to charge them with. So why even bother to arrest them.
Nathan, Luton, UK

They should be treated strictly according to the rule of law but should also be carefully watched and monitored.
Colin McCulloch, Rickmansworth, UK

It's about time the suspects were released. Surely if there was enough solid evidence of any crimes, they would have been charged and tried already.
Paul, Glasgow, Scotland

It disgusts me that a country which cites itself as being "the leaders of the free world" should hold people captive for so long without access to legal representation or a fair trial. I think this whole episode will be looked back on by historians with shame.
Justin, Bristol, UK

They must not be allowed to return to society until proven innocent Barry Keating, Cruden Bay, UK

These people were suspected of operating outside the conventional laws of this country so there is no reason for them to be afforded the normal rights of a UK citizen. They were suspected as being either terrorists or mercenaries and must not be allowed to return to society until proven innocent.
Barry Keating, Cruden Bay, UK

I think that they have a legal right to due legal process. Let's then see what happens afterwards.
Shakeel, Liverpool, UK

Why do we want them back if they were captured in Afghanistan? Let them be tried by an Anglo-American military court.
John George, UK

If these people present even 1% of 1% of a threat to me and my children they should be kept in custody for as long as necessary.
Paul, Gloucester, England

They were held without charge and we hope the UK Government will now deal with them fairly Patel, London, UK

These people have at last reached their home country. They were held without charge and we hope the UK Government will now deal with them fairly.
Patel, London, UK

If there is any chance at all that these people are involved with terrorism they should be interned or imprisoned permanently. Al-Qaeda is a long term threat, why should we release the footsoldiers if there is the slightest chance of them reoffending at any point in the future.
Alice, London, UK

To Alice, are you nuts? There has to be more than a 'slight chance' of involvement to justify locking someone up for the rest of their lives. There needs to be compelling evidence presented in a court of law before people are found guilty of any crime, not just a load of idiots going 'Ooh, no smoke without fire'. It's called justice and it's what living in the free world is all about.
Rose, UK

These men were found in a war zone fighting against British and allied forces. If found guilty they should be imprisoned for life, or at the very least deported to the country they were fighting for.
Bill, Mansfield, England

Do we really want these people back? Mark, England

Do we really want these people back? If they were fighting against British and US forces as alleged they should be tried for treason. However even if they are guilty trying to convict them in this country could be impossible.
Mark, England

When will the UK release the people it's holding without trial and without charge?
Shawn, Washington, DC, USA

Regardless of whether these people have or haven't done anything, it's now totally impossible for them to have a fair trial. And Britain seems to have sat back and just allowed it to happen. Another victory for British justice.
David Holder, Birmingham, UK

I don't quite understand why a lot of the coverage of this seems to be so emotionally loaded and filled with sympathy for the 'plight' of these men. Whatever the position regarding Guantanamo Bay, these people were picked up in Afghanistan when we were at war with the Taleban. in my opinion, it's unlikely they were there for a relaxing holiday.
Sam Green, UK

About time! This "enemy combatant" status given to prisoners at Guantanamo Bay is nonsense.
Nigel Pond, UK/USA

I wonder if the US will be prosecuted for the inhumane detention and treatment of these men? I doubt it, just like they cannot be prosecuted for war crimes. Yet more double standards!
James, Sheffield, UK

Everyone has the right to due legal process E Severn, UK

Everyone has the right to due legal process. There are only two questions that need to be answered regarding these people. Why were they in Afghanistan? And what were they doing there? If their presence there was innocent then they should be released. If they were there to fight against our troops then they are traitors.
E Severn, UK

Let's hope that they will be "innocent until proven guilty", and treated as such.
Beth, Farnborough, England

Hopefully these men will now give the public a full and honest account of what takes place in Guantanamo Bay. And hopefully they'll get a fair trial, and nothing less. I wonder if Mr Blunkett will try and get involved?
Anthony, Huddersfield, England

To Anthony, Huddersfield, England. Surely you would be more interested to find out what was going on in the training camps in Afghanistan rather than in Guantanamo Bay would you not? I am astounded that you appear to think that the USA is in someway wrong to take the actions that it has taken. I want to live in peace and go about my life without the fear of terrorism. Good on America I say. Tough situations require tough actions.
Ed Hollinshead, UK