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.
News
Latest news and updates from the inquiry.
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.
Cranston Inquiry to hold Preliminary Hearing
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.
Summer Update
The Inquiry team gives a summer update regarding the Inquiry’s progress over the last five months under Sir Ross’ leadership.
List of Issues Published
Following consultation with Full Participants to the Inquiry, Sir Ross Cranston has published a List of Issues that will help guide the Inquiry to meet its Terms of Reference.
Cranston Inquiry holds Opening Hearing
Download press release You can watch the Opening Hearing live on the hearing page.
Cranston Inquiry to hold Opening Hearing in March
A press release about the Inquiry’s opening hearing to be held in March
Terms of Reference and Chair announced
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.
Non-Statutory Inquiry announced
Establishment of an independent non-statutory inquiry into the November 2021 incident when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.