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Malkinson Inquiry

Ongoing
Chair Judge Sarah Munro Judge / Judiciary
Established 26 Oct 2023
Commissioned by Ministry of Justice

Non-statutory independent inquiry into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape in 2004 and the 17 years he spent wrongly imprisoned. Chaired by HHJ Sarah Munro KC; investigating roles of Greater Manchester Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Criminal Cases Review Commission. In evidence-gathering and disclosure phases as of February 2026; no final report date announced.

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2 years, 9 months Duration (ongoing)
Inquiry Website Terms of Reference
1 question 2 statements since Oct 2023
Written Question Ministry of Justice: Public Appointments
Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative)
08 Dec 2025
Written Ministerial Statement Andrew Malkinson Inquiry Announcement
Lord Bellamy (Conservative)
26 Oct 2023
Written Ministerial Statement Andrew Malkinson Inquiry Announcement
Alex Chalk (Conservative)
26 Oct 2023
All Activity (3)
24 Aug 2023
Inquiry announced

A non-statutory inquiry was announced into the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson for rape and the 17 years he spent in prison.

26 Oct 2023
Chair appointed

HHJ Sarah Munro KC was appointed to chair the Inquiry.

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26 Oct 2023
Terms of Reference set

The Inquiry's Terms of Reference were published, examining the roles of Greater Manchester Police, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

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24 Feb 2024
Phase 2 begins

The Inquiry moved into its evidence-gathering and disclosure phase.

17 Apr 2026
Work resumes after Quinn trial

The Inquiry said its work could resume following the verdicts in the trial of R v Paul Quinn, for which it had been paused.