Crowdfunding an investigation into the war in Syria

In the absence of primary source material all that our independent legal experts and commentators have to fill the evidentiary gaps for our involvement in foreign military incursions is inference and supposition. Information that shows what's really happening exposes the motives and actions of people in power to the scrutiny of public opinion.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed on 13 November 2015 that documents relevant to my request exist but I need your help to raise the money required to cover the costs and charges.

Some may consider the transparency of my request rather unusual in an age of cut-throat journalism but I'm quietly confident that publicly announcing my intention to seek information in relation to our aerial bombing of a sovereign nation will not lead to my being scooped by the Murdoch press.

Please help me to try and shed some light on why our Government felt that violence was the only option in Syria. Donations large or small are most welcome and appreciated.