The Dawn Sturgess Inquiry
CompletedDawn Sturgess Inquiry
Public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess, who died in July 2018 after being exposed to the nerve agent Novichok in Amesbury, Wiltshire. The poisoning was linked to the attempted assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in nearby Salisbury.
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Report published December 2025 with no formal recommendations. The inquiry chair concluded that making recommendations was not within the inquiry's remit. Family and campaigners criticised this decision.
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Home Secretary Priti Patel announced a statutory inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess.
Lord Hughes of Ombersley appointed as Chair of the Inquiry.
Preliminary hearings held to determine scope and procedures.
Public hearings commenced in Salisbury examining circumstances of the novichok poisoning.
SourcePublic hearings concluded after evidence in Salisbury and London.
Inquiry report published, concluding Putin bears "moral responsibility" for Dawn Sturgess's death.
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