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The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan is today hearing evidence from Johnny Mercer MP. Andrew O’Connor KC is Leading Counsel for the Ministry of Defence in the Inquiry, Emilie Pottle, Kathryn Howarth, Saoirse Townshend, Daniel Walker, Harriet Gilchrist are also…
Boris Johnson gave evidence to the Covid Inquiry over two days on 6th and 7th December. The former Prime Minister was represented by Richard Boyle, led by Brian Altman KC. Mr Johnson was called in Module 2 of the…
The Lord Chancellor has today formally announced an independent inquiry into the miscarriage of justice suffered by Andrew Malkinson, chaired by HHJ Sarah Munro KC. Juliet Wells has been appointed as Counsel to the Inquiry, led by Sophie Cartwright KC….
Andrew O’Connor KC acted for Baroness Hallett, the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, in the recent JR proceedings brought by the Cabinet Office against the Inquiry, relating to the production of WhatsApp messages and other documents. In a judgment…
The Chair of the Undercover Policing Inquiry, Sir John Mitting, has today published the Inquiry’s Tranche 1 interim report. The interim report is available via the link below and marks an important milestone in the Inquiry’s mission to get to the…
The opening module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry begins today. Chaired by Baroness Hallet, the Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s preparedness for and response to the pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future. Andrew…
A further preliminary hearing took place today in the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry, which is examining the circumstances of Ms Sturgess’ death in July 2018 following exposure to the nerve agent Novichok. Andrew O’Connor KC is Leading Counsel to the Inquiry. …
Zeenat’s webinar explores innovative opportunities to adopt and embed a more ‘person centred’ approach within formal legal processes in order to better command trust, confidence and legitimacy. Zeenat is delivering the webinar for MBL, a leading learning and development provider…
Today the Manchester Arena Inquiry published its Volume 2 report concerning the response of the emergency services to the Arena attack. Cathryn McGahey KC and Richard Boyle represent HM Government and Andrew O’Connor KC and Piers Taylor represent SMG, the…
Saoirse Townshend has joined the legal team acting for the Department of Health and Social Care in The Infected Blood Inquiry. The Infected Blood Inquiry is currently hearing evidence from former Health ministers. The final phase of hearings will start…
