Policy paper

UK COVID-19 Inquiry: draft terms of reference

The draft terms of reference set out the aims of the public inquiry into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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This document has been replaced by the final terms of reference for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

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Ymchwiliad COVID-19 y Deyrnas Unedig: cylch gorchwyl drafft (PDF)

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The draft terms of reference set out the aims of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

This follows consultation with the Inquiry Chair, Baroness Hallett, and ministers in the devolved administrations.

A final terms of reference will be published once Baroness Hallett has consulted with the public, including with bereaved families and other affected groups.

The public consultation on the inquiry’s terms of reference is now open. You can submit your response on the UK COVID-19 Inquiry website. The consultation will close at 23:59pm on 7 April 2022.

Updates to this page

Published 10 March 2022
Last updated 15 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added a Welsh version of the draft terms of reference document.

  2. The public consultation on the terms of reference is now open. Visit the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's website to respond. The consultation will close at 23:59pm on 7 April 2022.

  3. First published.

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