The inquiry into Litvinenko 's death will be independent from the the government 's inquiry . Sir Litvinenko will chair the inquiry . Robert Owen , who moved to Britain after becoming whistle-blower , was poisoned in November 23 , 2006 . Before dying , he blamed British president ; Britain denies accusation .
The inquiry into Litvinenko 's death will be independent from the the government 's inquiry . Sir Robert Owen will chair the inquiry . Litvinenko , who moved to Britain after becoming whistle-blower , was poisoned in 2006 . Before dying , he blamed Russian president ; Russia denies accusation .