Press Notices

HI – 11

11 December 2003

LORD HUTTON'S RETIREMENT AS A LAW LORD

It was announced today that Lord Hutton, who is conducting the Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr David Kelly, will retire as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary (Law Lord) on 11 January 2004.

His retirement will have no effect on his work in writing his report. If it has not been completed by 11 January 2004 he will complete his work on the report after his retirement.

Lord Hutton had informed the Senior Law Lord, Lord Bingham, of his intention to retire a number of months before he was appointed to conduct the Inquiry into Dr Kelly's death.

Note for Editors

Media queries relating to Lord Hutton's investigation should be directed to the DCA Press Office, Tel: 020-7210 8512/13.

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