Proof Blair was told war could be ruled illegalby
SIMON WALTERS
04/24/05 "Mail on Sunday"

- - The Iraq war has erupted as a major Election issue after legal advice warning Tony Blair that the conflict breached international law was sensationally leaked. The Government's refusal to disclose the advice has been one of the most controversial issues since the war ended, but The Mail on Sunday can now reveal for the first time exactly what counsel Mr Blair received.

The full document shows categorically the Prime Minister's claim that the advice was identical to a brief published 'summary' which declared the war was legal is completely untrue.

In fact, the full 13 pages of advice drawn up by Attorney General Lord Goldsmith stated the war was likely to be challenged under international law on a number of counts. The revelations were seized on last night by Tories and Liberal Democrats who claim Downing Street's refusal to publish the legal advice document stems from fears its explosive contents would cause political uproar.

The Mail on Sunday can reveal the legal advice warned Mr Blair could be in breach of international law for six reasons:>>>continued

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