Lords Report Criticizes Ineffectiveness of Public Inquiries

A House of Lords committee finds that recommendations from public inquiries are often ignored, delaying justice and failing to prevent future tragedies.

• The Lords report highlights that public inquiries, such as those for Grenfell Tower and Mid Staffordshire, often take too long and fail to implement crucial recommendations.
• Victims and families are left frustrated and disillusioned as inquiry findings are frequently ignored or delayed, undermining public trust.
• The report recommends establishing a parliamentary committee to monitor and ensure the implementation of inquiry recommendations.
• Non-statutory inquiries, which are faster and less costly, are suggested as an alternative to statutory inquiries that compel public evidence.
• The government has committed to reviewing the report's findings and considering its recommendations to improve the inquiry process.

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