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Statutory Inquiries Committee

Lords Select Committee

The Statutory Inquiries Committee is appointed to consider the efficacy of the law and practice relating to statutory inquiries under the Inquiries Act 2005.

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Inquiry

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Statutory Inquiries
Report:
Published
On 16 September 2024
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 18 November 2024
Opened 29 January 2024

Latest news

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Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated
The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust.
16 September 2024
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House of Lords committees following dissolution
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
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How is the law and practice of inquries working?
The Statutory Inquiries Committee launches a call for evidence
14 February 2024

Latest publications

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Report - Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust
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21.05.24 Response Letter from The RT Hon Theresa May MP
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13.05.24 Response letter from Simon Madden to Lord Norton of Louth
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