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Nottingham Inquiry: Terms of Reference

22 May 2025

Proposing MP
Birmingham Ladywood
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice

At a Glance

Issue Summary

Shabana Mahmood (Labour) outlines the establishment of an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 to investigate the attacks in Nottingham that occurred on June 13, 2023.

Action Requested

The Minister has consulted with the Chair and deposited the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry in the Library of the House. The Inquiry will be chaired by HH Deborah Taylor and will focus on a comprehensive timeline and interactions between involved agencies, with a two-year reporting period.

Key Facts

  • Established an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • Chair: Her Honour Deborah Taylor, retired Senior Circuit Judge.
  • Terms of Reference deposited in the Library of the House.
  • Timeline covers events and interactions between health, policing, and criminal justice system agencies.
  • Inquiry will report within two years.
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