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.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

How it is possible to obtain an accurate account of the basis upon which they decided that the use of armed force against Iraq was lawful from a summary of the Attorney-General's view of the legal position, while access to the detailed consideration of the legal issues upon which that view was based is denied. [HL 5523]. - Will write.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 5523; 654 c359WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Access Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Iraq Legal opinion International law Iraq conflict