Iraq War Inquiry (No. 2) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Summary
<p>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.<br><br>Key areas</p><ul><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 </li><li>The inquiry would make its findings public. </li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
20 March 2008 – 20 March 2008
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 300.