Cameron reveals deal to try pirates

Suspected Indian Ocean pirates caught by the Royal Navy could be transferred to Mauritius to face justice.

Prime Minister David Cameron signed an agreement with Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam, which will allow suspects to be taken to the island for prosecution.

Mr Cameron said the agreement was a sign that countries in the Indian Ocean were stepping up the fight against piracy.

The government has already reached similar agreements with the Seychelles and Tanzania as part of the effort to tackle Somali pirates.

Mr Cameron said: “This is an important step forward following the London and Istanbul conferences on Somalia this year and another sign that countries in the Indian Ocean region are stepping up their efforts against piracy.