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Publication of Southport Inquiry Phase 1 Report and Phase 2 Terms of Reference
13 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the publication of the first ph [2D [K phase report of the Southport Inquiry into a tragic attack on children, and [3D [K and outlines the terms of reference for the second phase.
Action Requested
The government will consider the report's recommenda [10D [K recommendations and respond later this summer. The Minister is publishing t [1D [K the Terms of Reference for Phase 2 of the Southport Inquiry, which aims to [K examine the adequacy of arrangements for identifying and managing risk from [4D [K from individuals fixated with extreme violence. This next phase will begin [K immediately and is expected to conclude in Spring 2027.
Key Facts
- Three young girls were tragically murdered on July 29, 20 [2D [K 2024, during a children’s dance class in Southport.
- The first phase of t [1D [K the Inquiry examined systemic failures, missed opportunities, and inadequat [9D [K inadequate information sharing among agencies.
- Sir Adrian Fulford is the [3D [K the Chair of both phases of the Southport Inquiry.
- Phase 2 will begin im [2D [K immediately and conclude by Spring 2027.
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