This Bill was presented by the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign affairs, and supported by other front bench Liberal Democrats. It is designed to establish an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the invasion of Iraq in 2003, using powers under the Inquiries Act 2005. Since 2003, there have been a number of campaigns to establish an independent inquiry.Key areasThe Government would be responsible for appointing a panel of 12 members who would have powers to investigateThe inquiry would cover the origins, inception, legality and conduct of the hostilities The inquiry would make its findings public.
House of Commons
Ed DaveyLiberal Democrat
30 October 2008
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This bill would create an independent inquiry into the 2003 Iraq War, using powers under the Inquiries Act 2005. It would appoint a 12-member panel to investigate the origins, inception, legality and conduct of the invasion, and require the findings to be published publicly.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and has not progressed beyond the second reading based on the information provided.
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