The Iraq Inquiry, set up in 2009 and chaired by Sir John Chilcot, was originally expected to report within months. It will now be published on 6 July 2016
The Chilcot Inquiry (371 KB, PDF)
The Iraq Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Chilcot, was set up in 2009 to look at decision-making in relation to the invasion of Iraq and was originally expected to publish its report quite quickly. There have been repeated delays, caused by the broad scope of the inquiry, arguments about the disclosure of documents, and the so-called Maxwellisation process, whereby individuals criticised in the report get an opportunity to respond before publication. Some hoped that it would be published before the 2015 general election but that did not happen. In October 2015 the inquiry chairman said that it would be published in June or July 2016. In May the date of 6 July 2016 was finally set for the report’s publication.
The Chilcot Inquiry (371 KB, PDF)
The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. Commons consideration of Lords amendments is scheduled for 21 April 2021.
A Westminster Hall debate on Land rights for religious minorities including Baha’is in Iran is scheduled for Thursday 22 April from 1.30pm until 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the Queen's Speech on 11 May 2021 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
