The Hutton Report

The Hutton Report was an official investigation in 2004 into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. David Kelly, a British scientist and military expert. Kelly’s death occurred after he was linked to a government dossier on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction. The report examined whether the government and media handled the information responsibly and concluded that Kelly’s death was a suicide. It also found that Radio 4’s "Today" programme broadcasted inaccurate claims about Kelly’s motives. The report aimed to clarify accountability and improve the public’s trust in government and media practices.