L. Paul Bremer

“ Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) and the Iraqi Interim Government (IIG) on all
matters relating to the management of, and the formulation of policy regarding,
security internees and criminal detainees in the custody of the MNF-I. It is designed
to ensure that detention operations comport with applicable law and human rights
standards.
Section 2
Joint Detainee Committee
1) There shall hereby be established a Joint Detainee Committee (“Committee”) , which
shall be composed of representatives of the MNF, the IIG and the States exercising
custody over detainees. ”

“ Such persons may include representatives of
the Iraqi Ombudsman on Detention and Penal Matters and delegates of the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) .
Section 3
Functions
The Committee shall be responsible for:
1) Establishing criteria for the detention of individuals, including the basis for release
or transfer to Iraqi jurisdiction or custody.
2) Monitoring and if necessary proposing standards and safeguards for the conditions
and rights of detainees, including processes for determining initial detention decisions
and reviewing such decisions. ”

“ Force under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1546 (2004) to take all necessary
measures to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq in accordance
with the letters annexed to that resolution ”