The Cranston Inquiry has been set up to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.
The latest updates from the inquiry.
The Inquiry continues to progress as fast as is practicable, mindful of the passage of time since the incident and the obligation imposed on it in the Terms of Reference to identify and make meaningful recommendations.
Date: 18 December 2024
Press release – The Cranston Inquiry into the 24 November 2021 Channel crossing tragedy held its Preliminary Hearing with Sir Ross Cranston, Chair of the Inquiry, on Thursday 24 October 2024.
Date: 24 October 2024
Press release – The Cranston Inquiry into the 24 November 2021 Channel crossing tragedy will hold a Preliminary Hearing in London on Thursday 24 October 2024 from 2.00pm.
Date: 4 October 2024
Upcoming public and preliminary hearings.
Full hearings will begin on 3 March 2025. Further information will be provided in due course.
More information about the setup and processes of the inquiry.
The Terms of Reference in full, which set out the topics of the Inquiry’s investigations.
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