Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal

The attorney general has warned Sir Keir Starmer that Britain becoming involved in US attacks on Iran could be illegal.

Richard Hermer has reportedly called on the prime minister to limit the UK’s involvement in the conflict to solely protecting its allies from being attacked.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.