Iraq
This page highlights some of the current parliamentary material available on Iraq. This includes select committee reports, briefing papers on current legislation and other subjects produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.
Standard Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 10.06.2013 | In brief: Iraq abuse judgment of May 2013 |
| 22.03.2013 | Oil Prices |
| Oil prices peaked at almost $150 Dollars a barrel in July 2008 and fell sharply in the second half of 2008 as the global financial crisis hit. Prices have increased since then, despite a fairly weak global economy. Political unrest across the Middle East and the revolt in Libya contributed to further price rises in early 2011. Subsequent prices have been volatile; falling amid concerns about the world economy and going up as tension between Iran and the West increases. Some commentators have said that quantitative easing has contributed to the underlying price increases. Sustained high prices in 2011 meant the annual average price was above that seen in 2008 and the highest since 1864. The latest spot price is around $102 per barrel. This is $48 below the peak, but the weaker pound has meant that recent Sterling prices have frequently approached or exceeded their 2008 peak. The International Energy Agency's business as usual projections put the price of oil at almost $250 per barrel in 2035. | |
| 21.02.2013 | Recognising the killings of Iraqi Kurds as genocide |
| The killings of thousands of Iraqi Kurds under Saddam Hussein's rule has been recognised by some as genocide, which has a specific definition under international law. | |
| 18.01.2013 | Chilcot Inquiry: an update |
| The Iraq Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Chilcot, was originally expected to have reported by now but the broad scope of the inquiry and the amount of evidence have led to delays in publication, which is now not expected until autumn 2013 at the earliest. This note provides a brief update on progress. | |
| 01.10.2012 | The cost of international military operations |
| This note provides a summary of the estimated and actual costs of the international military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya. |
Research Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 22.07.2004 | Iraq:legal issues at the handover |
| Iraq: legal issues at the handover. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/59. | |
| 19.07.2004 | Iraq:political and security issues at the handover |
| Iraq: political and security issues at the handover. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/58. | |
| 02.06.2003 | Iraq: Law of Occupation |
| Iraq: law of occupation. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/51. | |
| 23.05.2003 | The Conflict in Iraq |
| The Conflict in Iraq. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/50. | |
| 13.03.2003 | Iraq: Developments since UN Security Council Resolution 1441 |
| Iraq: developments since UN Security Council Resolution 1441. House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/22 |
Select Committee Reports
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 15.10.2009 | Iraq inquiry. |
| Government response. Ministry of Defence; Public Administration Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 18.06.2009 | Iraq inquiry. |
| Public Administration Select Committee report [Commons] |
Early Day Motions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 28.06.2011 | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH IN KURDISTAN |
| That this House acknowledges the important role that non-governmental organisations (NGOs)can play; notes that one of the most high-profile NGOs, Human Rights Watch, released a report, ... | |
| 20.06.2011 | BRIAN HAW |
| That this House notes the endurance of Brian Haw; remembers too the dedication of Lieutenant-Commander Bill Boaks who, before his death 25 years ago, dedicated his life to road casualty ... | |
| 20.06.2011 | PEACE AND BRIAN HAW |
| That this House notes with sadness the passing of Brian Haw, whose protest camp in Parliament Square, initially against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and then all wars, has stood for ... | |
| 18.05.2011 | RAWABIT PARTNERSHIP SCHEME AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN IRAQ |
| That this House welcomes the visit to the UK by Dr Mahmood Shaker Abdulhussain, President of the Iraqi Foundation of Technical Education, and Dr Kawthar Aziz Ahmed, President of the ... | |
| 28.03.2011 | CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ |
| That this House notes the recent visit by the Archbishop of Erbil Bashar Warda to Parliament as a guest of the All-Party Parliamentary group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq as part ... |
