Iraq War Inquiry Bill [HL]

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Lords.

Originated in LordsUpdated 23 February 2009

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Long title

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

Summary

<p>This Bill was presented by the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign affairs, and supported by other front bench Liberal Democrats. <br><br>Key areas:</p><ul><li>It is designed to establish an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the invasion of Iraq in 2003, using powers under the Inquiries Act 2005</li><li>The Government would be responsible for appointing a panel of 12 members who would have powers to investigate </li><li>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.<br></li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Lords

    20 March 2008 – 20 March 2008

  2. 2nd reading· Lords

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 299.