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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005.


Written question

Question
Why the Attorney General informed individuals outside the Cabinet that it was his clear view that military action under Resolution 1441 was lawful, rather than first communicating it to the Cabinet. [HL 1802].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 1802; 671 c69WA
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Iraq Legal opinion International law UN resolutions Iraq conflict