Lampard Inquiry
Statutory public inquiry into more than 2,000 deaths of mental health inpatients under NHS Essex services (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and North East London Foundation Trust) between 2000 and 2023.
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Statutory public inquiry into more than 2,000 deaths of mental health inpatients under NHS Essex services (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and North East London Foundation Trust) between 2000 and 2023. Originally established as the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry on 21 January 2021 (non-statutory). Converted to statutory inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005 by formal notice on 27 October 2023, relaunched as the Lampard Inquiry on 1 November 2023. Hearings ongoing through 2026; closing speeches expected autumn 2026; final report with recommendations anticipated end of 2027.
Where it stands
Public hearings have been held on 74 days, most recently on 20 October 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 1213 documents →Costs
Financial Report, 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 (FY 2024-25)
Source and qualifications
Accounting period: 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025.
Breakdown and notes
Cost breakdown (to Mar 2025)
Cost history (4 reports)
| Period | Total | Inquiry Legal | CP Legal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 (cum.) Not included in totals | £8,582,608 | - | - |
Cumulative expenditure to 31 March 2025 (set-up phase + FY 2024-25) Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 27 Oct 2023 to 31 Mar 2025. Not included in inquiry cost totals. The reason is not recorded. Cumulative expenditure to 31 March 2025 (set-up phase + FY 2024-25) |
| Mar 2025 | £7,556,399 | £4,271,971 | £1,087,890 |
Financial Report, 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 (FY 2024-25) Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025. |
| Sep 2024 | £1,855,064 | £1,232,061 | - |
Financial Report, 27 October 2023 - 30 September 2024 (post-ToR phase, 10 April - 30 September 2024) Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 10 Apr 2024 to 30 Sep 2024. Financial Report, 27 October 2023 - 30 September 2024 (post-ToR phase, 10 April - 30 September 2024) |
| Apr 2024 | £1,026,209 | - | - |
Financial Report: Inquiry set-up phase, 27 October 2023 - 9 April 2024 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 27 Oct 2023 to 9 Apr 2024. Financial Report: Inquiry set-up phase, 27 October 2023 - 9 April 2024 |