Through the inquisitor's lens - Episode 3: How do you approach a public inquiry when there are criminal proceedings running alongside?
In this episode, Catherine Henney sits down with Kate Grange KC (39 Essex Chambers) and Nick Griffin KC (QEB Hollis Whiteman) to reflect on their significant public inquiry experience, including the Grenfell Tower inquiry. We discuss what tools are available to inquiry chairs to manage the risks where there are separate criminal proceedings including how to ensure engagement of inquiry witnesses and core participants, and when undertakings or anonymity orders may be appropriate. We also discuss the powers of suspension, and how balance must be maintained to ensure that proceedings on both sides can progress as expediently as possible.