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Angiolini Inquiry

Ongoing
Chair Lady Elish Angiolini KC Legal professional (non-judge)
Established 01 Feb 2022
Final Report 29 Feb 2024
Commissioned by Home Office

Inquiry into events leading to the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by serving police officer Wayne Couzens. Part 1 (February 2024) examined Couzens's career and prior conduct; Part 2 First Report (December 2025) examined prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public spaces.

4 years, 1 month Duration (ongoing)
Inquiry Website Terms of Reference
Government Response
Accepted 29
Awaiting Response 1
Total Recommendations 30
Data last updated: 2 Dec 2025
Data verified: 24 Mar 2026 (import)
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4 debates 23 questions 12 statements since Dec 2021
Written Ministerial Statement Angiolini Inquiry Part 3 Terms of Reference
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
16 Mar 2026
Written Ministerial Statement Angiolini Inquiry Part 3 Terms of Reference
Sarah Jones (Labour)
16 Mar 2026
Written Question Police: Standards
Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat)
20 Feb 2026
Hansard Debate Angiolini Inquiry
08 Dec 2025
Written Ministerial Statement Publication of the Angiolini Inquiry, Part 2 First Report
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
02 Dec 2025
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03 Mar 2021
Murder of Sarah Everard

Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered by serving Met Police officer Wayne Couzens.

31 Jan 2022
Inquiry Announced

Non-statutory inquiry announced into vetting of Wayne Couzens.

31 Jan 2022
Chair Appointed

Dame Elish Angiolini KC appointed to lead the inquiry.

16 Mar 2022
Terms of Reference Set

Inquiry to examine police vetting, conduct and culture.

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29 Feb 2024
Part 1 Report Published

Part 1 report on Wayne Couzens published with 16 recommendations.

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29 Feb 2024
Government Response Part 1

Government accepted all Part 1 recommendations.

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25 Feb 2025
Part 2 Report Published

Final report on police culture with 23 recommendations.

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25 Feb 2025
Government Response Part 2

Government response to Part 2 recommendations.

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