Iraq War Inquiry Bill [HL]

<p>This Bill was presented by the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for foreign affairs, and supported by other front bench Liberal Democrats. <br><br>Key areas:</p><ul><li>It is designed to establish an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the invasion of Iraq in 2003, using powers under the Inquiries Act 2005</li><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 and would make its findings public. Since 2003, there have been a number of campaigns to establish an independent inquiry.<br></li></ul>