Structure of the Inquiry

In order to allow a full and focused examination of all of the different aspects of the pandemic that are covered in the Terms of Reference, Baroness Hallett has decided to divide the Inquiry’s investigation into Modules.

The Modules of the Inquiry are announced and then are opened in sequence, after which Core Participant applications are considered. Each module has a corresponding preliminary hearing and full hearing, details of which are published by the Inquiry.

Active modules

  1. Resilience and preparedness
  2. Core UK decision-making and political governance
    1. Scotland
    2. Wales
    3. Northern Ireland
  3. Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare systems in the 4 nations of the UK
  4. Vaccines and therapeutics
  5. Procurement
  6. Care sector
  7. Test, Trace and Isolate

Announced modules

  1. Children and Young People

Future modules

Further modules will be announced in the coming months, at which point key information will be uploaded on this page. Each module will investigate issues across the UK as a whole, including in the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This will cover both ‘system’ and ‘impact’ issues across the UK including:

  • The economic response to the pandemic
  • The impact of the pandemic