The Inquiry Chair, Sir Ross Cranston, published his report on 5 February 2026 into the events of 23 to 24 November 2021, when over 30 people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat.
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The Cranston Inquiry today (5 February) publishes its report into the events of 23–24 November 2021, when over 30 people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat from France.
Date: 5 February 2026
The Closing Hearing of the Inquiry will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, 100 St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8BU, starting at 10:30am. The Inquiry report will be published at the same time on the Inquiry website and on GOV.UK, after having been laid before Parliament. The Chair…
Date: 19 January 2026
The Cranston Inquiry report will be laid in Parliament and published on 5 February 2026. On that day Sir Ross Cranston, the independent Chair of the Inquiry, will make a statement at a central London venue, which will be open to the public and press. Further details will be made available on the Inquiry website…
Date: 17 December 2025
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