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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Ongoing
Chair Lord Brailsford Judge / Judiciary
Established 28 Jun 2022
Commissioned by Scottish Government

Independent inquiry examining the Scottish Government's strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Brailsford appointed October 2022 following Lady Poole's resignation. Scope covers 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. Final phase of oral hearings planned 2026; single final report to follow. Over 12,500 people contributed evidence through the Let's Be Heard listening project.

3 years, 9 months Duration (ongoing)
£45.5m Total Cost
Inquiry Website Terms of Reference
Title Volume Publication Date Recs Links
Let's Be Heard Listening Exercise 01 Sep 2023 0
24 Aug 2021
Inquiry Announced

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a Scottish public inquiry into COVID-19.

14 Dec 2021
Chair Appointed

Lord Brailsford appointed as Chair of the Inquiry.

22 Jun 2022
Terms of Reference Set

Terms of Reference established.

Source
25 Apr 2023
Preliminary Hearing

First preliminary hearing held.

15 Jan 2024
Public Hearings Begin

First public hearings commenced.

Source
01 Jan 2025
Hearings Continue Through 2025

Evidence hearings continuing throughout 2025.