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Is Tony Blair a war criminal?
The Chilcot Inquiry into former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's invasion of Iraq argues the invasion was unnecessary and against the UN's recommendations. Many argue this disregard for international law makes Tony Blair a war criminal, and he should be tried in an international court for war crimes.
No, Tony Blair is not a war criminal
This position holds that Tony Blair is not a war criminal. It argues that he acted in good faith on the intelligence available at the time — intelligence later shown to be false — and that his record as a leader should not be reduced to the Iraq War alone.
Yes, Tony Blair is a war criminal
This position holds that Tony Blair is a war criminal. It argues that he violated international law in taking Britain to war in Iraq — actions blamed for hundreds of thousands of deaths — that others have been tried for lesser crimes, and that he was driven in part by financial greed.