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.

Modules

The Modules of the Inquiry were announced and then opened in sequence, after which Core Participant applications were considered. Each module had corresponding preliminary hearings and full public hearings. Past hearing recordings and timetables can be found on the Hearing archive pages.

Completed modules

  1. Resilience and preparedness Publication date: 17 July 2024
  2. Core UK decision-making and political governance Publication date: 20 November 2025
  3. Healthcare systems Publication date: 19 March 2026
  4. Vaccines and therapeutics Publication date: 16 April 2026
  5. Procurement Publication date: 14 July 2026

Active modules

  1. Care Sector Publication date: Autumn 2026
  2. Test, Trace and Isolate Publication date: Autumn / Winter 2026
  3. Children and Young People Publication date: 2027
  4. Economic response Publication date: 2027
  5. Impact on society Publication date: 2027