The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a case attempting to overturn a ban on prosecuting Tony Blair over Iraq invasion, the Guardian has learned.
The most senior judge in England and Wales will hear a case attempting to overturn a ban on prosecuting Tony Blair over Iraq invasion, the Guardian has learned.
A private criminal prosecution against the former Labour prime minister was blocked in 2016 by Westminster magistrates court when it was ruled Blair would have immunity from any criminal charges.
But that ruling by the district judge, Michael Snow, will be reviewed on Wednesday before the lord chief justice, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, and Mr Justice Ouseley.
The current attorney general, Jeremy Wright QC, wants the block on proceedings upheld. He will have a barrister in court to try to stop the attempted private prosecution.
The hearing follows a decision by the high court in May, which has not previously been reported.
