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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Eleni Courea and Rowena Mason

Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel-Iran war

Richard Hermer carrying a red folder as he walks through ornate gates in Downing Street
Richard Hermer’s advice could limit the degree of UK support for the US. Photograph: Victoria Jones/Rex/Shutterstock

Ministers are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israel’s war against Iran after reports emerged that the attorney general had warned that any UK involvement beyond defensive support would be illegal.

Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran.

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