Hutton report: The day in pictures

1 of 15 Today is the day Lord Hutton delivers his long-awaited verdict on the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly. But in yet another twist The Sun newspaper risks criticism by publishing leaked details of the report.

2 of 15 Meanwhile the leader of the opposition, Michael Howard...

3 of 15 ...and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy enter the Cabinet Office to get their first glimpse of the document.

4 of 15 Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon prepares for what may be a tough day as he leaves his official residence in Admiralty Arch.

5 of 15 Key players for the BBC, including its Director of News Richard Sambrook, arrive at BBC Broadcasting House...

6 of 15 ...closely followed by BBC reporter Andrew Gilligan whose report on the Today programme began the chain of events which would lead to the Hutton Inquiry.

7 of 15 As the moment draws near, Lord Hutton arrives at the High Court in central London to deliver his report...

8 of 15 ..and Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves Downing Street for his regular weekly question time in the House of Commons...

9 of 15 ...where he and Michael Howard exchange verbal blows.

10 of 15 As the time for Lord Hutton to present his report draws near the Kelly family lawyer Peter Jacobsen arrives at London's High Court.

11 of 15 At 12:30 Lord Hutton delivers his report in court 76 to the press and ten members of the public. He began by saying that he was satisfied Dr Kelly had taken his own life and that nobody was at fault in not contemplating the possibility of his suicide.

12 of 15 As Lord Hutton's summary draws to a close his full report is made available to all. (The report can be downloaded from the Hutton Report: In depth page on this site)

13 of 15 A few hours on and all eyes are back on the House of Commons as PM Tony Blair says the Hutton report clears him of accusations of lying...

14 of 15 ...whilst Conservative leader Michael Howard concluded his speech by saying "No one in Government can look back on this episode with pride. The nation will, in due course, deliver its verdict."

15 of 15 BBC Director General Greg Dyke presents an initial response to the reports criticism of the corporation whilst its chairman, Gavyn Davies, announced his resignation.