London to appeal Mau Mau ruling LONDON, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- The British government said Friday it was disappointed by a court ruling that gave three Kenyans allegedly tortured in the 1950s the right to pursue their case. A high court in London ruled that three Kenyans who said they were tortured during the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950s can pursue claims against the government. London had said liability for the alleged torture by colonial authorities became a matter for the Kenyan government once it gained independence in 1963. The court ruled Friday, however, that a fair trial "does remain possible and the evidence on both sides does remain significantly cogent for the court to complete its task satisfactorily," the BBC reports. The British government said it accepts findings that colonial authorities abused detainees during the uprising against British rule. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in a statement, said the court's judgment wasn't a finding of liability but a procedural decision, however. "Since this is an important legal issue, we have taken the decision to appeal," the statement read. In light of the legal proceedings it would not be appropriate for the government to comment any further on the detail of the case. The FCO added the normal time limit to bring civil actions before the court is six years.