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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Independent Review of the HMG Response to the Death of Harry Dunn

03 December 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Yvette Cooper Lab Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Justice & Courts

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Key points

  • The UK Government has published a report on its response to the death of Harry Dunn in August 2019.
  • Dame Anne Owers' report recommendations have been accepted by the UK Government.
  • Improved practices for handling similar cases, focusing on family engagement and support for victims, are being committed to by the department.

Issue summary

The UK Government has published a report on its response to the death of Harry Dunn in August 2019.

Action requested

I have accepted all the recommendations from Dame Anne Owers' report and my department is committed to ensuring improved practices for handling similar cases, particularly with regards to family engagement and support for victims.

Key facts

  • The Independent Review was commissioned by Rt Hon David Lammy MP.
  • Harry Dunn died in a head-on collision on 27 August 2019 near RAF Croughton.
  • Mrs Anne Sacoolas, wife of a US State Department official working at RAF Croughton, was driving the vehicle.
  • The Review examined the FCO's support for the family from August to December 2019.
  • Dame Anne Owers conducted the review and made 12 recommendations.
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