Summary
The UK Covid-19 public inquiry, led by Baroness Heather Hallett, concluded its hearings, with the chair defending the £200 million cost and nearly four-year duration. The inquiry aimed to examine the UK's pandemic response across all four nations. More reports on various pandemic-related topics will be released until mid-next year.
Key Facts
- The UK Covid-19 public inquiry was chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett.
- The inquiry’s total cost is just over £200 million.
- The process lasted nearly four years, starting formally in 2022.
- Hearings began in June 2023, reviewing over 600,000 documents.
- More than 350 witnesses provided evidence during the inquiry.
- The inquiry explored the UK's pandemic response and included input from all four UK nations.
- Baroness Hallett will release further reports, covering topics like the NHS and vaccines, until mid-next year.
- The terms of reference were described as the broadest for any public inquiry to date.
