Butler Report

Butler Report
(July 2004)
   The report of the five-member inquiry established by the Government and headed by Lord Butler into the intelligence relating to Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction which were a key element in the decision to go to war with Iraq. It met in secret, but had access to all intelligence and other relevant government papers and was able to summon witnesses. The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats were unwilling to take part in its deliberations, because of doubts over the terms of reference.
   Butler did not condemn any individuals for the intelligence failures. He was critical of the style of government practised by Tony Blair, barely concealing his disdain for ‘the informality and circumscribed procedures’ which marginalised the Cabinet’s role in decision-taking in the run-up to war. His report made recommendations to the Prime Minister for the better evaluation and assessment of intelligence prior to any future action.

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