Chilcot Inquiry: Tony Blair Heckled, Admits Lying

Chilcot Inquiry: Tony Blair heckled as he expresses regret for this loss of life in the Iraq war

21 January 2010 - Tony Blair was heckled during emotional scenes at the Chilcot Inquiry as the former prime minister expressed regret for the loss of life in the Iraq war. {continued}

As David Swanson, over at War is a Crime, put it:

"The Telegraph has posted video of Tony Blair admitting that he lied to Parliament on legality of attacking Iraq, explaining that his statement was not legal but political (whatever that means). BTW, Isn't the whole problem with this so-called Inquiry that it is political rather than legal?"

Tony Blair tells Chilcot Inquiry he disregarded legal advice on legality of Iraq war

Tony Blair has told the Chilcot Inquiry that said he disregarded his top legal adviser's warning that attacking Iraq would be illegal without further United Nations backing because the guidance was ''provisional''. {continued}