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Iraq War Inquiry Bill [HL]

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2007-08

Last updated: 23 February 2009 at 12:31

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for the holding of an inquiry into the Iraq war.

Summary

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 2005
  • The 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.

Sponsor

Lord McNally
Liberal Democrat
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

Bill as introduced - html version
25 March 2008
Lords

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Lords
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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