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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Establishing a public inquiry into the death of Jermaine Baker

12 February 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

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Key points

  • Priti Patel announced the establishment of an inquiry into the death of Jermaine Baker during a police operation in 2015.
  • The inquiry will be chaired by His Honour Clement Goldstone QC and will operate under the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • The Home Office will provide the necessary resources to support the inquiry, which will have the same scope as the current inquest.

Issue summary

Priti Patel announces the establishment of an inquiry into Jermaine Baker's death during a police operation in 2015.

Action requested

The Home Office is establishing an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005, chaired by His Honour Clement Goldstone QC. The inquiry will have the same scope as the current inquest and will be supported by the Home Office with necessary resources.

Key facts

  • Jermaine Baker died during a Metropolitan Police Service operation on 11 December 2015.
  • The Inquiry is chaired by His Honour Clement Goldstone QC, appointed by the Lord Chief Justice on 21 March 2019.
  • The inquiry will be undertaken by HH Goldstone alone as Chair under section 3(1)(a) of the Inquiries Act 2005.
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