Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 March 2004. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 March 2004.

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Goldsmith, Lord

Question

Whether the publication of an excerpt from the advice given by the Attorney General on the legality of the invasion of Iraq was in accordance with constitutional convention. [HL 1690].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1690; 658 c152WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Disclosure of information Armed conflict Attorney General Iraq Legal opinion Government International law Law officers Iraq conflict