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Chair of the Cranston Inquiry says significant progress has been made in mission to find out the truth

24 October 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. 

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Cranston Inquiry to hold Preliminary Hearing

4 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. 

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Summer Update

2 August 2024

The Inquiry team gives a summer update regarding the Inquiry’s progress over the last five months under Sir Ross’ leadership.

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List of Issues Published

17 June 2024

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.

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Cranston Inquiry holds Opening Hearing

6 March 2024

Download press release You can watch the Opening Hearing live on the hearing page.

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Cranston Inquiry to hold Opening Hearing in March

20 February 2024

A press release about the Inquiry’s opening hearing to be held in March

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Terms of Reference and Chair announced

11 January 2024

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.

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Non-Statutory Inquiry announced

9 November 2023

Establishment of an independent non-statutory inquiry into the November 2021 incident when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel.