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.
Announced
21 Jan 2021
Statutory conversion announced
28 Jun 2023
Formally statutory
27 Oct 2023
Terms of reference
1 Nov 2023
Hearings ongoing
23 Jul 2026 · Day 56
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Day 56 · 23 July 2026
July 2026
Observations and the use of technology: expert evidence
Gave evidence: Laura Cozens.
56 hearing days
104 witnesses
858 documents
188 issues
£8.6m spent to date
75 commemorative accounts
16 core participants
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Safety · 30 daysThe Pathway (Care and Treatment) · 19 daysData Collection and Use of Technology · 12 daysEngagement · 12 daysDischarge and Continuity of Care · 8 daysQuality of Investigations · 6 daysExternal Oversight · 4 daysResponse to Concerns · 2 daysCulture · 2 daysStaff evidence · 2 days
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Hearing Transcript · 59
Witness Statement · 81
Exhibit · 323
Opening Statement · 13
Closing Statement · 2
Ruling / Determination · 2
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Hearing Transcript · 23 Jul 2026 · Day 56
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Hearing Transcript · 22 Jul 2026 · Day 55
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Hearing Transcript · 21 Jul 2026 · Day 54
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Hearing Transcript · 15 Jul 2026 · Day 51
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Hearing Transcript · 14 Jul 2026 · Day 50
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Hearing Transcript · 10 Jul 2026 · Day 52
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News & updates
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Hearing Day 39 – February Hearing
News 23 Jul 2026
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Provisional timetable for July 2026 hearing published
Schedule 4 Jul 2026
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Lampard Inquiry Newsletter – Spring 2026
News 3 Jun 2026
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Update regarding areas of focus for the July hearing
News 25 Apr 2026
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April 2026 pre-recorded evidence sessions for bereaved families
News 18 Apr 2026