Nottingham attacks inquiry ‘is about reform’published at 13:51 GMT
13:51 GMT
As we wait for the hearing to resume, it might be worth reminding ourselves of what this public inquiry, led by retired senior judge Her Honour Deborah Taylor (pictured), hopes to achieve.
Rachel Langdale KC, counsel to the inquiry, explained on Monday how it would examine the attacks, including hearing the concerns of survivors and bereaved families.
“We suggest some key themes emerge from these investigations and reports, and whether described currently as learning points, failings or criticisms, they provide a baseline critique upon which we will build,” she said.
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Meanwhile victims’ families have described it as “a test of whether this country is prepared to confront failure and fix it”.
“For years we have heard apologies. We have seen reviews, we have read reports, but apologies do not keep the public safe – change does,” they said in a statement on Monday morning,” they said.
“We are not here for sympathy, we are here for safeguards, not reflection, not regret. Reform.
“That is the legacy Barnaby, Grace and Ian deserve, and that is what public safety now demands.”
Once all evidence has been heard, the chair will have to provide a final report and make recommendations by May 2027.