Practical Guide to Public Inquiries

This practical guide provides step-by-step guidance on the process of public inquiries into matters of public concern, including appointing the chair and inquiry team, choosing the venue, drawing up inquiry procedures, appointing core participants, evidence taking, conducting hearings, and writing and publishing the inquiry report.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive guide offers practical guidance to legal practitioners, participants, witnesses, and anyone interested in public inquiries. It provides a step-by-step approach to conducting public inquiries into matters of public concern. The book is designed in a user-friendly format, featuring summaries, checklists, "top tips," and flow charts, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.

It covers various aspects of public inquiries, including the appointment of the chair and inquiry team, the selection and significance of the venue, the drafting of inquiry procedures, protocols, and rulings, the appointment and roles of core participants, evidence gathering, hearings, the role of experts, and the writing and publication of the inquiry report.

Drawing on the extensive experience of the authors, who have worked on prominent inquiries such as the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry, the Leveson Inquiry, and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the book offers valuable insights and comprehensive guidance on the public inquiry process.

Whether you are a legal professional, a participant in a public inquiry, or simply interested in understanding how these processes work, this guide will be an invaluable resource for you.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 165 x 239 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509928347