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Iraq Inquiry

Chilcot Inquiry

Inquiry into the UK's role in the Iraq War, examining decisions taken between 2001 and 2009.

Where it stands

The inquiry has published 14 reports, most recently The Report of the Iraq Inquiry on 6 July 2016. The inquiry made no formal recommendations.

ChairSir John ChilcotCivil servant
Commissioned byCabinet OfficeCommissioned by the Prime Minister
Established30 Jul 2009
Final report6 Jul 2016
Duration6 years, 11 months
Total reported cost£13.1m
Inquiry website
Announced 15 Jun 2009
Hearings 24 Nov 2009
Evidence hearings ended 2 Feb 2011
Final report 6 Jul 2016

Reports & recommendations

Reports →

The Iraq Inquiry identified 150 conclusions and lessons across its 12-volume report but did not make formal numbered recommendations. The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) conducted a follow-up inquiry in 2016-17 examining how government was implementing the lessons.

14 reports on the Reports & recommendations tab.

Latest evidence

All 8 documents →
Other · 8
The Inquiry (terms of reference, as stated by the Chair at launch)
Other
Witnesses giving evidence to the Inquiry
Other
Sir John writes to the Prime Minister setting out a timetable for completion of the Inqui…
Other
Update on Inquiry Progress - November 2013
Other
Inquiry Costs
Other
Sensitive information - its identification and handling
Other

Costs

Total reported cost £13,126,900
1 Apr 2009 to 31 Oct 2016 Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Cumulative total including estimated April–October 2016 expenditure

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Cumulative total including estimated April–October 2016 expenditure

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2009 to 31 Oct 2016.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Cumulative total including estimated April–October 2016 expenditure

Breakdown and notes

Cost history (9 reports)

Period Total Inquiry Legal CP Legal Source
Oct 2016 (cum.) £13,126,900 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Cumulative total including estimated April–October 2016 expenditure

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2009 to 31 Oct 2016.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Cumulative total including estimated April–October 2016 expenditure
Oct 2016 £1,219,900 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Estimated expenditure, April–October 2016

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2016 to 31 Oct 2016.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs · Estimated expenditure, April–October 2016
Mar 2016 £1,532,000 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2015 to 31 Mar 2016.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2015 £1,358,500 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2014 to 31 Mar 2015.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2014 £1,537,100 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2013 to 31 Mar 2014.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2013 £1,348,800 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2012 to 31 Mar 2013.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2012 £1,429,700 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Mar 2012.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2011 £2,430,400 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2010 to 31 Mar 2011.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs
Mar 2010 £2,270,500 - -

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs

Source and qualifications

Accounting period: 1 Apr 2009 to 31 Mar 2010.

Iraq Inquiry - Inquiry Costs