Law and Rights
The Head of Legal blog argues that the Iraq War of 2003 was lawful. I have put my own, admittedly non-expert, view on that excellent blog which is to the effect that the trail of UN Security Council Resolutions from Resolution 660 (2nd August 1990) to 1441 (29th November 2002) ? a period of over 12 years ? ought not to have been relied upon for the legality of the war. Of course, many continue to have doubts about the legality and those views have been aired at the Chilcot Inquiry notably by Sir Michael Wood QC and Elizabeth Wilmshurst who were, respectively, Head and Deputy Head of Legal Affairs at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The ?Resolution Trail? is far from easy but it is certainly informative.
We certainly have an odd system in our country. Practically everyone with knowledge and experience of international law said it was unlawful. The Attorney-General finally concludes it is lawful. He wins!!
- Understanding Un Security Council Resolutions
United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) are most important at an international level and yet they can be difficult to interpret. They are not treaties. Understanding of the proceedings at the Council prior to the resolution is...
- Extending British Military Action To Syria ~ The Government's Case
The government has presented its case for extending British military action to Syria in its effort, along with other nations, to deal with the threat to international security posed by Islamic State (ISIL). Let's recall that the United Nations...
- Further Anti-terrorism Powers
The Government is particularly concerned about UK citizens who travel to conflict zones and perhaps return to the UK with skills and intentions acquired from fighting or training with terrorist groups. In a speech to the Australian Parliament, the...
- Three Questions Needing Satisfactory Answers
1. Why should lawyers continue to offer pro bono work as a means of covering up the fault-lines in government lack of legal aid policy? Steve Cornforth blog - Who needs legal aid when lawyers do it for free? 2. After two failed attempts...
- The 10th Anniversary Of 9/11
With uncanny timing, the Baha Mousa Inquiry has just issued its report. Baha Mousa was an Iraqi civilian who died of injuries received whilst he was held in the custody of the British Army. The Inquiry report is highly critical of those...
Law and Rights
So, was the war lawful?
The Head of Legal blog argues that the Iraq War of 2003 was lawful. I have put my own, admittedly non-expert, view on that excellent blog which is to the effect that the trail of UN Security Council Resolutions from Resolution 660 (2nd August 1990) to 1441 (29th November 2002) ? a period of over 12 years ? ought not to have been relied upon for the legality of the war. Of course, many continue to have doubts about the legality and those views have been aired at the Chilcot Inquiry notably by Sir Michael Wood QC and Elizabeth Wilmshurst who were, respectively, Head and Deputy Head of Legal Affairs at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The ?Resolution Trail? is far from easy but it is certainly informative.
We certainly have an odd system in our country. Practically everyone with knowledge and experience of international law said it was unlawful. The Attorney-General finally concludes it is lawful. He wins!!
- Understanding Un Security Council Resolutions
United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) are most important at an international level and yet they can be difficult to interpret. They are not treaties. Understanding of the proceedings at the Council prior to the resolution is...
- Extending British Military Action To Syria ~ The Government's Case
The government has presented its case for extending British military action to Syria in its effort, along with other nations, to deal with the threat to international security posed by Islamic State (ISIL). Let's recall that the United Nations...
- Further Anti-terrorism Powers
The Government is particularly concerned about UK citizens who travel to conflict zones and perhaps return to the UK with skills and intentions acquired from fighting or training with terrorist groups. In a speech to the Australian Parliament, the...
- Three Questions Needing Satisfactory Answers
1. Why should lawyers continue to offer pro bono work as a means of covering up the fault-lines in government lack of legal aid policy? Steve Cornforth blog - Who needs legal aid when lawyers do it for free? 2. After two failed attempts...
- The 10th Anniversary Of 9/11
With uncanny timing, the Baha Mousa Inquiry has just issued its report. Baha Mousa was an Iraqi civilian who died of injuries received whilst he was held in the custody of the British Army. The Inquiry report is highly critical of those...