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22/07/2003
Blair distances himself in Kelly row
The onus is falling back on the government to provide answers as to how Dr David Kelly was outed as a possible source for a BBC report claiming that the government had 'sexed up' intelligence in their February dossier.
Today it was Tony Blair's turn to distance himself from suggestions that he had allowed Dr Kelly's name to be leaked to the press.
The Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon had been parrying allegations that it was he who was responsible for Dr Kelly's identification. Not least those contained in the Financial Times today which heaped further pressure on the minister claiming that he had personally intervened to out Dr Kelly.
It has been reported elsewhere today that two unnamed members of the 11-member BBC board of governors had broken ranks and questioned the policy of backing journalist Andrew Gilligan's report.
The pair have reportedly expressed concerns over Dr Kelly's own testimony to the Foreign Affairs Select committee in which he stated that he did not recognise Mr Gilligan's story from the conversations they shared together.
Elsewhere, the UN body set up to monitor the elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction has mourned the death of Dr David Kelly, a key former staff member involved in the arms probe.
Dr Kelly was well known for his "professionalism and for the respect that his colleagues had for him”, the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) said in a statement released in New York.
Dr Kelly had worked extensively for UNMOVIC's predecessor, the UN Special Commission (UNSCOM), from 1991 to 1998, including serving as Chief Inspector in Iraq on many occasions.
In August, 1991, he led the first UNSCOM bioweapons inspection team in the country, inspecting the facility Salman Pak.
UNMOVIC extended its “deepest sympathies” to members of his family.
(GmcG)
Today it was Tony Blair's turn to distance himself from suggestions that he had allowed Dr Kelly's name to be leaked to the press.
The Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon had been parrying allegations that it was he who was responsible for Dr Kelly's identification. Not least those contained in the Financial Times today which heaped further pressure on the minister claiming that he had personally intervened to out Dr Kelly.
It has been reported elsewhere today that two unnamed members of the 11-member BBC board of governors had broken ranks and questioned the policy of backing journalist Andrew Gilligan's report.
The pair have reportedly expressed concerns over Dr Kelly's own testimony to the Foreign Affairs Select committee in which he stated that he did not recognise Mr Gilligan's story from the conversations they shared together.
Elsewhere, the UN body set up to monitor the elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction has mourned the death of Dr David Kelly, a key former staff member involved in the arms probe.
Dr Kelly was well known for his "professionalism and for the respect that his colleagues had for him”, the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) said in a statement released in New York.
Dr Kelly had worked extensively for UNMOVIC's predecessor, the UN Special Commission (UNSCOM), from 1991 to 1998, including serving as Chief Inspector in Iraq on many occasions.
In August, 1991, he led the first UNSCOM bioweapons inspection team in the country, inspecting the facility Salman Pak.
UNMOVIC extended its “deepest sympathies” to members of his family.
(GmcG)
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28 July 2003
Hutton inquiry to go ahead on August 1
The inquiry into the death of MoD weapons expert Dr David Kelly is set to go ahead on August 1. The man leading the inquiry, Lord Hutton, met with Dr Kelly's widow at her home on Saturday morning to agree the scheduling. Lord Hutton said that he had originally intended not to begin proceedings until after Dr Kelly's funeral.
Hutton inquiry to go ahead on August 1
The inquiry into the death of MoD weapons expert Dr David Kelly is set to go ahead on August 1. The man leading the inquiry, Lord Hutton, met with Dr Kelly's widow at her home on Saturday morning to agree the scheduling. Lord Hutton said that he had originally intended not to begin proceedings until after Dr Kelly's funeral.
28 January 2004
Dr Kelly committed suicide over fear of public disgrace: Hutton
Dr David Kelly took his own life over fears of losing his job and of being publicly disgraced, the Hutton inquiry was told. According to today's report, a further contributory factor in the scientist's death was the fear that his life's work had been "totally undermined" and that he did not share his problems and feelings with other people.
Dr Kelly committed suicide over fear of public disgrace: Hutton
Dr David Kelly took his own life over fears of losing his job and of being publicly disgraced, the Hutton inquiry was told. According to today's report, a further contributory factor in the scientist's death was the fear that his life's work had been "totally undermined" and that he did not share his problems and feelings with other people.
28 January 2004
Blair escapes censure in Hutton Report
The government's conduct in compiling its September dossier and its actions leading up to and following the death of Dr David Kelly were largely appropriate and proper, according to the Hutton Report.
Blair escapes censure in Hutton Report
The government's conduct in compiling its September dossier and its actions leading up to and following the death of Dr David Kelly were largely appropriate and proper, according to the Hutton Report.
15 January 2004
Hutton report to be published on January 28
Lord Hutton's report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly will be published in Parliament on January 28. Lord Hutton has said that the six parties represented at the Inquiry – the government, the BBC, Dr Kelly's family, the Speaker's Counsel, Andrew Gilligan and Susan Watts – will have 24 hours notice of the report.
Hutton report to be published on January 28
Lord Hutton's report into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly will be published in Parliament on January 28. Lord Hutton has said that the six parties represented at the Inquiry – the government, the BBC, Dr Kelly's family, the Speaker's Counsel, Andrew Gilligan and Susan Watts – will have 24 hours notice of the report.
03 December 2003
Lord Hutton moves to minimise leaks of findings
The findings of Lord Hutton's inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly will be released simultaneously to all concerned parties, including the government, around 24 hours before official publication.
Lord Hutton moves to minimise leaks of findings
The findings of Lord Hutton's inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly will be released simultaneously to all concerned parties, including the government, around 24 hours before official publication.
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