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Welcome to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
The Inquiry is investigating the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland. The Inquiry will establish the facts about the devolved response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to identify what lessons there are for the future.
We want to learn from the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. People in Scotland have suffered as a result of COVID-19. The Inquiry will examine what was done to face the challenge of the pandemic. The Inquiry will report on what worked well, areas where things could have been done better, and make recommendations.
Human Rights and Equalities
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry is committed to ensuring that human rights issues are addressed properly throughout its operations. While the Inquiry cannot make findings about whether individual rights have been breached, as the Inquiry carries out its investigations it will consider adverse effects on the exercise of human rights and equalities issues where relevant.
Latest News & Research
Lord Brailsford appointed Chair to the Inquiry
Published: 27/10/2022 - 4:50pmDeputy First Minister John Swinney has announced to the Scottish Parliament the appointment of Lord Brailsford as the new judicial Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry.
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Newsletter: Issue 2 (Autumn 2022)
Published: 26/10/2022 - 11:57amThe latest edition of our newsletter features more information and updates on the Inquiry continuing its important work pending the appointment of a new Chair, an update on the core participant application status, how we will inform our reports and how we are collaborating with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Independent Commission on Emergency Powers to assist Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Published: 21/10/2022 - 12:17pmOn 19 October 2022 Lady Poole met Sir Jack Beatson, chair of the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Emergency Powers.