rag: ORHA
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The Attorney's initial reaction is that if we make formal
appointments, then the risk of the United Kingdom being jointly responsible
for all ORHA's actions increases (including in the 75%-80% of Irag which
will be under US and not UK de facto control).
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anxieties about ORHA could fall away).
I attach a draft MOU.
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1 should emphasise that the Attomey said that he could not advise
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definitively on this issue without a little more time and being able to see
some paperwork. A copy of this minute goes to him.
Jhe has
JACK STRAW
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
7. April 2003
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The US and British Governments reaffirm their commitment at all time to act fully
within international law. To that end, they have agreed that there should be full
consultation (and joint decision-making) in advance of policy decisions about
ORHA's activities. The British Government has confirmed its readiness to appoint
Major General Tim Cross as one of Mr Jay Garner's deputies within ORHA.
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