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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Angiolini Inquiry: Contingent Liability for Indemnification

24 May 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Office is proposing to issue an indemnity covering legal costs, personal civil liability, and damages for Dame Elish Angiolini and members of the Angiolini Inquiry from January 31, 2022.
  • The indemnity will be in effect until all closure work related to the Angiolini Inquiry is concluded.
  • The proposed indemnity excludes personal criminal liability, negligence or reckless acts.

Issue summary

The statement addresses a contingent liability for issuing an indemnity related to the Angiolini Inquiry.

Action requested

The Home Office is proposing to issue an indemnity covering legal costs, personal civil liability, and damages for Dame Elish Angiolini and members of the Angiolini Inquiry from January 31, 2022, until all closure work is concluded. The indemnity excludes personal criminal liability, negligence or reckless acts.

Key facts

  • Proposed indemnity covers legal costs, civil liability, actions, and damages related to duties executed in good faith.
  • Indemnity applies from January 31, 2022, until final reports are published by the Home Secretary and closure work is concluded.
  • Her Majesty’s Treasury has approved the contingent liability in principle.
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