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Amendment to the Manchester Arena Inquiry Terms of Reference

17 September 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Home Secretary is amending the Manchester Arena Inquiry's Terms of Reference.

Action Requested

A change has been made to include whether Prevent referrals should have been made in respect of Salman Abedi and/or any of his family members. The updated terms are available on the inquiry’s website.

Key Facts

  • On 22 October 2019, an independent public inquiry was announced to investigate the Manchester Arena terror attack.
  • The request from Sir John Saunders, Chair of the Inquiry, is to add text to section 1(ii) of the Terms of Reference.
  • The updated Terms of Reference are available at www.manchesterarenainquiry.org.uk.
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