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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Amendment to the Manchester Arena Inquiry Terms of Reference

17 September 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

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Key points

  • The Home Secretary is amending the Manchester Arena Inquiry's Terms of Reference.
  • The amendment includes whether Prevent referrals should have been made for Salman Abedi and/or his family members.
  • The updated terms of reference are available on the inquiry's website.

Issue summary

The Home Secretary is amending the Manchester Arena Inquiry's Terms of Reference.

Action requested

A change has been made to include whether Prevent referrals should have been made in respect of Salman Abedi and/or any of his family members. The updated terms are available on the inquiry’s website.

Key facts

  • On 22 October 2019, an independent public inquiry was announced to investigate the Manchester Arena terror attack.
  • The request from Sir John Saunders, Chair of the Inquiry, is to add text to section 1(ii) of the Terms of Reference.
  • The updated Terms of Reference are available at www.manchesterarenainquiry.org.uk.
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