Bhatt Murphy lawyers have been involved in a number of significant inquiries constituted both prior to and since the Inquiries Act 2005 including:
- The Butler Inquiry concerning the handling of deaths in custody within the Crown Prosecution Service (1997)
- The Inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie (2000)
- The Hillsborough Independent Panel (2010)
- The Leveson Inquiry (2012)
- The Public Inquiry into Undercover Policing (2016)
- The Daniel Morgan Independent Panel (2013 – 2021)
- The Public Inquiry into the police shooting of Anthony Grainger (2016)
- Public Inquiry Into The Death Of Jermaine Baker
- The Grenfell Tower Inquiry
- Brook House Public Inquiry (2023)
- Covid-19 Public Inquiry (ongoing)
Inquiries enable a detailed examination of matters of public concern to be conducted, usually before a judge, with interested parties having legal representation. Our lawyers are experienced in guiding people through all key stages of a public inquiry to ensure their voices are heard and there can be public accountability. They can advise on, amongst other things:
- The scope for inquiries to be launched;
- Inquiry Terms of Reference;
- Applications for core participant status;
- Applications for restrictions orders;
- Applications for funding
