Independent Inquiry into 2018 Novichok Poisoning Set to Begin

The inquiry will investigate the death of Dawn Sturgess and its links to the attempted murder of Sergei and Yulia Skripal.

Dawn Sturgess died in July 2018 after coming into contact with a perfume bottle containing the nerve agent Novichok.
The inquiry will hear evidence about the connections between Sturgess's death and the earlier poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury.
Former Prime Minister Theresa May stated that justice for the victims is unlikely, given Russia's refusal to extradite the suspects.
The Skripals, who survived the attack, will not testify at the inquiry due to security concerns.
An increased police presence is expected in Salisbury during the inquiry, which will be held in private to review classified evidence.