UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Introduction, Terms of Reference and official launch of the Inquiry | Jun 28, 2022 to Jul 21, 2022

What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry?

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.

Progress of the Inquiry

The Inquiry began on 28 June 2022. Its investigations are organised into Modules. Throughout each of these Modules, the Inquiry hears evidence from witnesses, experts and Core Participants through a series of corresponding hearings.

Structure of the Inquiry: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/structure-of-the-inquiry/

Frequently Asked Questions: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/frequently-asked-questions/

Active modules

1. Resilience and preparedness
2. Core UK decision-making and political governance
   A. Scotland
   B. Wales
   C. Northern Ireland
3. Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the 4 nations of the UK
4. Vaccines and therapeutics
5. Procurement

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Chair’s statement on the final Terms of Reference – UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has made a statement on the final Terms of Reference for the Inquiry, which were set today by the Prime Minister. The final Terms of Reference set the outline for the Inquiry’s investigations.

The Inquiry has now been formally established under the Inquiries Act (2005).

In her statement, Baroness Hallett makes seven promises to the public about how she will run the Inquiry. This includes a commitment to keep those most impacted by the pandemic at the heart of the Inquiry, to conduct a fair, balanced and thorough Inquiry, and to make recommendations as soon as possible through interim reports.

For further information, please visit: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/news/inquiry-welcomes-the-appointment-of-49-junior-counsel-to-legal-team/   (published on Jun 20, 2022)

Video was published on Jun 28, 2022

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https://youtu.be/jtzcrmSInLY

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Chair’s opening statement on officially launching the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has officially launched the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and opened its first investigation into how well prepared the UK was for a pandemic.

For a transcript and further information, please visit: https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/news/

Published on Jul 21, 2022

25 min

https://youtu.be/2tda7L-M11Q

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This is the independent public inquiry to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

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