Cranston Inquiry Full Hearings to begin
Sir Ross Cranston, independent Chair of the Cranston Inquiry, will open Full Hearings in London on Monday 3 March at 10:00am into the 24 November 2021 Channel crossing tragedy.
Date: 24 February 2025
Welcome to the Cranston Inquiry website
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.
News
The latest updates from the inquiry.
Winter Update
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
Chair of the Cranston Inquiry says significant progress has been made in mission to find out the truth
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
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About the Inquiry
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Terms of reference
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