A Bill to make provision for the holding of an inquiry into the Iraq war.
This Bill was presented by the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign affairs, and supported by other front bench Liberal Democrats. Key areas:It is designed to establish an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the invasion of Iraq in 2003, using powers under the Inquiries Act 2005The Government would be responsible for appointing a panel of 12 members who would have powers to investigate The inquiry would cover the origins, inception, legality and conduct of the hostilities and would make its findings public. Since 2003, there have been a number of campaigns to establish an independent inquiry.
House of Lords
23 February 2009
This bill would set up a formal public inquiry into the 2003 Iraq War. It would use the Inquiries Act 2005 to empower a Government-appointed 12-member panel to investigate the origins, legality and conduct of the invasion and to publish its findings.
Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Lords; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage and other readings before possible passage to the other House.
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