Risk Assessment
Recommendations related to risk assessment
18
Recommendations
83% accepted
Government Response
Accepted (12)Accepted in Part (3)Not Accepted (1)Awaiting Response (2)
Recommendations in This Theme
recommendation across 12 inquiries
Across 12 inquiries
Tagged Recommendations
18 total
SHI-2
Accepted
Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
Risk assessment on funding model changes
Accordingly, in situations where the funding model or procurement route changes mid project, a risk assessment should be conducted to assess whether work done on the project up to that …
- On 13 March 2025, Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP accepted this recommendation (Scottish Government Parliamentary Statement, 13 March 2025). - On 17 September 2025, …
Scottish Government
SP1
Accepted
Southport Inquiry
Single agency for high-risk children
Phase 2 should consider what single agency or structure should be appointed or established to record, monitor and co-ordinate interventions for children and young people who present a high risk …
- The government stated the Chair identified this recommendation for further consideration by the Inquiry in Phase 2, and that the government agrees with all …
Southport Inquiry Phase 2
SP2
Accepted
Southport Inquiry
Shared multi-agency risk-assessment tool
Phase 2 should consider the development of a shared multi‑agency risk‑assessment tool that is clear, accessible and suitable for use across public sector services.
- The government stated the Chair identified this recommendation for further consideration by the Inquiry in Phase 2, and that the government agrees with all …
Southport Inquiry Phase 2
SP3
Accepted
Southport Inquiry
Internet access restrictions for high-risk children
Phase 2 should consider whether there should be a further ability to restrict or monitor access to the internet on the part of children and young people, if a significant …
- The government stated the Chair identified this recommendation for further consideration by the Inquiry in Phase 2, and that the government agrees with all …
Southport Inquiry Phase 2
COVID-M1.3
Accepted
COVID-19 Inquiry
Improved Risk Assessment Approach
The UK government and devolved administrations should work together on developing a new approach to risk assessment that moves away from a reliance on single reasonable worst-case scenarios towards an …
- The available evidence indicates partial implementation across the UK. Scotland reported its action delivered and closed in May 2026, while the latest cited UK …
Cabinet Office
R101
Response Pending
Muckamore Abbey Inquiry
Whole-system commissioning with cross-agency risk assessment
Planning and commissioning services for people with learning disabilities and autistic people should be done as a single process across the whole system (including primary care, housing, benefits and independent …
Department of Health NI
R68
Response Pending
Muckamore Abbey Inquiry
Cumulative risk assessment across protection plans
Protection plans should include an assessment of risks arising from the plan itself. Where multiple protection plans are in place for vulnerable adults within a single unit, cumulative risks arising …
Northern Ireland Executi…
P2-1
Accepted in Part
Fuller Inquiry
NHS trusts commission specialist security review
All NHS trusts with mortuaries and/or body stores should commission a specialist strategic review of the systems in place to protect deceased people, which should include a detailed risk assessment …
- The government stated in December 2025 that this recommendation on conducting a strategic review of NHS mortuary security was accepted in principle. Work to …
NHS England
5
Accepted in Part
Brook House Inquiry
Require proper cell sharing risk assessments
The Home Office must ensure that adequate risk assessment for cell sharing is carried out by contractors in relation to every detained person. This must be done at the outset …
- In March 2024, the Home Office stated that cell sharing risk assessments are covered under new contractual arrangements and that a new staffing model …
Home Office
ETI-6
Accepted
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
Optimism Bias in Business Cases
All Business Case versions must include risk assessments accounting for optimism bias per published government guidance.
- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery (Transport Secretary Statement …
Scottish Government
ETI-7
Accepted
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
External Peer Review
Each Business Case risk assessment should undergo peer review by external consultants experienced in large-scale transportation infrastructure, submitting reports sufficiently before contract signature.
- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated it already operates in line with best practices for governance and light rail delivery (Transport Secretary Statement …
Scottish Government
57
Accepted in Part
IICSA
Distinguish CSE risk from actual exploitation
The Department for Education and the Welsh Government must ensure that their updated national guidance makes clear that signs that a child is being sexually exploited must never be treated …
- In May 2023, the government stated that its final response was pending, noting it would ensure that updated guidance made clear that signs of …
Department for Education
33
Accepted
IICSA
Assessment of potential risks posed by foster carers and residential care staff
Nottingham City Council should assess the potential risks posed by current and former foster carers directly provided by the council in relation to the sexual abuse of children. They should …
- On 20 December 2021, Nottingham City Council stated that an internal fostering review was complete and that external assurance had been sought (Government Response, …
Nottinghamshire Councils
JB-15.2
Accepted
Jermaine Baker Inquiry
Require multidimensional risk assessments throughout operations
Training should emphasise that multidimensional risk assessments must be carried out throughout police operations, including the planning and briefing of operations. Those risk assessments should assess the future threat and …
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that firearms trainers were required to watch Inquiry hearing recordings and that particular focus had …
College of Policing
JB-15.4
Accepted
Jermaine Baker Inquiry
Amend firearms authorisation forms for risk assessment and tipping points
There should be an amendment to FA (and equivalent) forms to: a. encourage a multidimensional risk assessment (to comply with Article 2) to minimise, to the greatest extent possible, recourse …
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated on 28 October 2022 that internal guidance had been issued to CTSFO Tactical Advisors within MO19 on tailoring FA5 …
National Police Chiefs C…
6
Accepted
Morecambe Bay Investigation
Draw up maternity risk assessment protocol
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust should draw up a protocol for risk assessment in maternity services, setting out clearly: who should be offered the option of …
- In July 2015, the government stated that the Trust was addressing risk assessment protocols in maternity services (Learning Not Blaming, Cm 9113, Department of …
University Hospitals of …
F46
Accepted
Mid Staffs Inquiry
Use of information about compliance by regulator from: Quality and risk profiles
The Quality and Risk Profile should not be regarded as a potential substitute for active regulatory oversight by inspectors. It is important that this is explained carefully and clearly as …
- The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England stated in April 2025 that the Quality and Risk Profile had been superseded by …
CQC
ICL-4
Not Accepted
ICL Inquiry
Independent Risk Assessment Audit
The current risk assessment system should be improved by the addition of an independent audit process.
Health and Safety Execut…