The UK recorded one of the world's highest total number of deaths from COVID. At the centre of the COVID inquiry are documents, WhatsApp messages and bereaved families waiting for answers. Read more:
In 2015, she was appointed by the Secretary of State for
to conduct a review into"On the Runs" - which examined over 200 people who were told they were no longer wanted for paramilitary crimes committed before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.COVID inquiry: Govt shouldn't hand in 'unrelated' documentsLater that year, she was appointed to conduct individual fatality investigations assigned to her from time to time, with her agreement, by the Ministry of Defence.
In December 2021, former prime minister Boris Johnson appointed Baroness Hallett as chair of the inquiry into theAt the time of her appointment, Mr Johnson said:"I want to thank Baroness Hallett for agreeing to take on the position of chair of the COVID-19 inquiry. "She brings a wealth of experience to the role and I know shares my determination that the inquiry examines in a forensic and thoroughgoing way the government's response to the pandemic."and opened the first investigation.During the launch of the inquiry, she put out a statement that said:"It's time for facts, not opinions - and I will be resolute in my quest for the truth. The inquiry is already gathering evidence and I will be holding public hearings next year.
"Our work must be swift. The inquiry's scope is broad, so we will start with the most pressing questions - was the UK prepared for a pandemic? I will share more information on our investigations as our plans evolve."
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