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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Events at Orgreave

26 March 2026 · Home Office

Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon Central

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Key points

  • Sarah Jones announces the formal launch of the Orgreave Inquiry to investigate events at the Orgreave Coking Plant on June 18, 1984.
  • The inquiry will examine police planning and actions before, during, and after the event, including charging decisions and prosecutions.
  • The inquiry is chaired by Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox with support from a panel of independent experts appointed under the Inquiries Act 2005.

Issue summary

Sarah Jones announces the formal launch of the Orgreave Inquiry to investigate events at the Orgreave Coking Plant on June 18, 1984.

Action requested

The inquiry will examine police planning and actions before, during, and after the event, including charging decisions and prosecutions. It is chaired by Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox with support from a panel of independent experts appointed under the Inquiries Act 2005.

Key facts

  • The Orgreave Inquiry was established under the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • The event on June 18, 1984, resulted in the arrest of 95 picketers and injuries to many others.
  • Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox chairs the inquiry with support from independent panel members.
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