UK Covid-19 Inquiry

The independent public inquiry to examine the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future.

The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference which are published on the Terms of Reference page.

Module 2C Preliminary Hearing

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry update: preliminary hearings in February and March

18 January 2023

Preliminary hearings for the Inquiry’s first three investigations will take place in February and March. The Inquiry will hold its first preliminary hearing for its third investigation, Module 3, looking at the impact of the pandemic on healthcare, on Tuesday 28 February. This hearing will take place in person in central London, and further details Read more…

Update from the Inquiry: Next steps for the Inquiry’s investigation into healthcare

6 December 2022

We have now closed the Core Participant application window for Module 3, the Inquiry’s third investigation, which will look at the impact of the pandemic on healthcare.

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Key calendar dates

Module 1 Preliminary Hearing

14 February 2023 10:30am

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The Module 1 Preliminary Hearing will look at Pandemic preparedness and resilience.

Module 3 Preliminary Hearing

28 February 2023

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The Module 3 Preliminary Hearing will look at the impact of the pandemic on healthcare.

Module 2 Preliminary Hearing

1 March 2023 10:30am

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The Module 2 Preliminary Hearing will cover core political and administrative decision-making; government structure; political governance; the initial response, and NPIs.

Module 2A Preliminary Hearing

21 March 2023 10:30am

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The Module 2A Preliminary Hearing will cover Scotland, including Strategic issues; Core/Political Governance: lockdowns and restrictions.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Module 2C Preliminary Hearing

Latest news

UK Covid-19 Inquiry update: preliminary hearings in February and March

Update from the Inquiry: Next steps for the Inquiry’s investigation into healthcare

Members of the public can now share their experiences with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Key calendar dates

Module 1 Preliminary Hearing

Module 3 Preliminary Hearing

Module 2 Preliminary Hearing

Module 2A Preliminary Hearing

Twitter updates