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14/10/2024
The Inquiry is chaired by the Rt Hon Lord Hughes of Ombersley, a former Justice of the Supreme Court. It will hear evidence in Salisbury from 14-18th October before continuing in London from 28th October to 6th December.
Dawn Sturgess’ death on 8th July 2018 was due to poisoning by Novichok, a highly toxic chemical weapon. Her death followed an earlier attempted assassination of Sergei Skripal with Novichok. The Inquiry will investigate the circumstances surrounding Dawn Sturgess’ death and responsibility for the attack, including the issue of Russian state involvement.
Andrew O’Connor KC and Émilie Pottle appear as Counsel to the Inquiry. Cathryn McGahey KC and Richard Boyle appear as Counsel for HM Government.
Further details can be found on the Inquiry’s website: https://www.dawnsturgess.independent-inquiry.uk/