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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference

18 December 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Alex Norris Lab Co-op Nottingham North and Kimberley

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Key points

  • The Manston Inquiry's Terms of Reference are being expanded to include an investigation into the death of Hussein Haseeb Ahmed.
  • The amendment to the Terms of Reference will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses as required by law.
  • The proposed action is in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the expansion of the Manston Inquiry's Terms of Reference to include an investigation into the death of Hussein Haseeb Ahmed.

Action requested

I will place a copy of the amended Terms of Reference in the Libraries of both Houses, as required by Section 6(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005.

Key facts

  • The Manston Inquiry was established to investigate conditions at the Manston Short-Term Holding Facility from June 1, 2022 to November 22, 2022.
  • The Home Secretary agreed to expand the Terms of Reference at the request of HM Senior Coroner Patricia Harding and after consulting Sophie Cartwright KC, the Chair of the Inquiry.
  • Section 6(3) of the Inquiries Act 2005 mandates placing a copy of amended Terms of Reference in the Libraries of both Houses.
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