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.
The Iraq War Inquiry (No. 2) Bill would establish a public inquiry into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, using powers from the Inquiries Act 2005. It would appoint a 12‑member Government panel to investigate the origins, inception, legality and conduct of the war, with the findings published publicly.
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, the initial stage of debate in Parliament.
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