Thursday, July 7, 2016

CALLS FOR BLAIR LEGAL ACTION OVER IRAQ

There are new calls for former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to face legal action over the Iraq war.

It follows the publication of Britain's Iraq Inquiry which contained damning criticism of Mr Blair over the build-up to, prosecution of and aftermath of the 2003 invasion.

The Chilcot Report suggests the legal basis presented in the UK for military intervention was 'far from satisfactory.'

Tony Blair insists he takes responsibility for mistakes that were made but says he still believes it was right to remove Saddam Hussein.

Elsie Manning's daughter Sharon Elliot was killed in Basra - she's among those calling for war crimes charges to follow.

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