Chairwoman of Sarah Everard inquiry announced by UK Home Secretary

An independent inquiry into Sarah Everard’s murder will be given greater powers if the newly-appointed chairwoman feels unable to fulfil her remit.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021 - 16:45

Richard Wheeler, PA Parliamentary Editor

An independent inquiry into Sarah Everard’s murder will be given greater powers if the newly-appointed chairwoman feels unable to fulfil her remit, the UK Home Secretary has said.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel announced Elish Angiolini QC, a former lord advocate of Scotland, has agreed to take up the position to chair the two-part inquiry.