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The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry is an independent public inquiry into Scotland's response to, and the impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

The Inquiry will investigate aspects of the devolved strategic response to the pandemic, and it will cover health, education and support.[1] It covers the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022.[2]

Inquiry

The Scottish Inquiry is separate to the broader UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Its initial chair, Lady Poole, quit for personal reasons and was replaced by Lord Brailsford. Four members of the Inquiry's legal team stepped down in October 2022, delaying its start.[2]

In May 2023, the Inquiry launched a website asking Scots to share their personal experience of the pandemic.[2]

The inquiry opened on 26 July 2023, with its first hearing taking place in Dundee.[3]

See also

  • Coronakommissionen, a Swedish independent commission to evaluate the government's response to COVID-19

References

  1. ↑ "Background to the Inquiry | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry".
  2. 1 2 3 "Scottish Covid inquiry: Public asked to share experiences of pandemic". BBC News. 23 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Scottish Covid inquiry: Families condemn 'shameful' first day". BBC News. BBC. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
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