Action Quote by Keir Starmer
“In my view, the military action taken in Iraq in 2003 was not lawful under international law because there was no U.N. resolution expressly authorising it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, UK House of Commons, 2022
The 2003 Iraq invasion lacked UN authorization, making it illegal under international law.
In simple terms: Iraq war was illegal without UN approval.
Demand legal justification for military action.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- human rights advocacy
- government accountability
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should nations act without UN consent in emergencies?
- What mechanisms ensure lawful interventions?
Political realities sometimes force swift action without full legal consensus.