Manston Inquiry
Non-statutory Article 3 ECHR independent inquiry into conditions and treatment of detainees at Manston Short-Term Holding Facility between 1 June and 22 November 2022, when the facility held approximately 4,000 people against a capacity of 1,600.
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Non-statutory Article 3 ECHR independent inquiry into conditions and treatment of detainees at Manston Short-Term Holding Facility between 1 June and 22 November 2022, when the facility held approximately 4,000 people against a capacity of 1,600. Hussein Haseeb Ahmed died after contracting diphtheria while detained. Commenced 17 March 2025; first public hearing held 15 January 2026. Potential witnesses include former PMs Johnson and Sunak.
Where it stands
Public hearings have been held on 3 days, most recently on 25 September 2026. No report has been published yet.
Reports & recommendations
The inquiry has not published a report yet. Recommendations will be tracked here, with the government response to each, once it does.
Latest evidence
All 48 documents →Costs
The Manston Inquiry Financial Report (FY 2025-2026, 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026)
Source and qualifications
Accounting period: 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026.
The Manston Inquiry Financial Report (FY 2025-2026, 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026)