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Manston Inquiry

ChairSophie Cartwright Established12 Feb 2025 Commissioned byHome Office

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.

Announced 12 Feb 2025
Terms of reference 12 Feb 2025
Inquiry commenced 17 Mar 2025
Terms of Reference expanded 18 Dec 2025
Hearings ongoing 15 Jan 2026

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