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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003.


Amos, Baroness

Question
Which Minister was responsible for deciding to authorise publication of the Attorney-General's view of the legal basis for the use of force against Iraq while refusing to authorise public disclosure of the detailed consideration of the legal issues upon which that view was based. [HL 5482].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
654 c359WA; HL 5482
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Iraq Legal opinion International law Ministers Iraq conflict