Calls for Sarah Everard inquiry to be given greater powers

Bell Ribeiro-Addy has asked that the probe be made a statutory inquiry, which could widen its scope and mean witnesses can be compelled to give evidence

Sarah Everard (Metropolitan Police/PA)

An inquiry launched after the death of Sarah Everard in Britain will be a “disservice” to her and her family unless it is given greater powers, according to her MP.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the Labour MP for Streatham, has written to the British Home Secretary Priti Patel to ask that the probe be made a statutory inquiry, which could widen its scope and mean witnesses can be compelled to give evidence.