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What was common in the past before 2005, especially in terms of national security and private matters?
What was common in the past before 2005, especially in terms of national security and private matters?
Non-statutory inquiries
What was the purpose of the inquiry set up in 2015 to examine the facts of the Grenfell Tower fire?
What was the purpose of the inquiry set up in 2015 to examine the facts of the Grenfell Tower fire?
To establish the facts of what occurred and provide closure
What is the main difference between non-statutory and statutory inquiries?
What is the main difference between non-statutory and statutory inquiries?
Statutory inquiries are established by an Act of Parliament, while non-statutory inquiries are not.
What was the purpose of the Covid-19 inquiry set up in 2022?
What was the purpose of the Covid-19 inquiry set up in 2022?
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What is the primary function of inquiries, according to the passage?
What is the primary function of inquiries, according to the passage?
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What is the main purpose of a statutory inquiry?
What is the main purpose of a statutory inquiry?
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What type of inquiry was the Maze prison inquiry, which investigated a mass prison escape?
What type of inquiry was the Maze prison inquiry, which investigated a mass prison escape?
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What is the goal of an inquiry in terms of preventing similar events in the future?
What is the goal of an inquiry in terms of preventing similar events in the future?
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What was the purpose of the Covid-19 inquiry set up in 2022?
What was the purpose of the Covid-19 inquiry set up in 2022?
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What was the focus of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry?
What was the focus of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry?
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What is the primary purpose of inquiries according to the passage?
What is the primary purpose of inquiries according to the passage?
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What is the key difference between statutory and non-statutory inquiries?
What is the key difference between statutory and non-statutory inquiries?
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What event led to the establishment of a statutory inquiry in 2017?
What event led to the establishment of a statutory inquiry in 2017?
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What is an example of a non-statutory inquiry mentioned in the passage?
What is an example of a non-statutory inquiry mentioned in the passage?
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What is the purpose of a statutory inquiry in terms of government accountability?
What is the purpose of a statutory inquiry in terms of government accountability?
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