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Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference

18 December 2025

Proposing MP
Alex Norris Lab Co-op
Nottingham North and Kimberley
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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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