Lampard Inquiry Newsletter – Spring 2026
These quarterly newsletters are designed to keep those who are interested informed about updates on the Inquiry’s work, progress and upcoming activity. Lampard Inquiry Spring 2026 Newsletter
Update regarding areas of focus for the July hearing
In July the Inquiry will be holding hearings to look at emerging and important issues relevant to the Inquiry. The Chair will use the evidence heard at these hearings to help inform her decision on whether the Inquiry may consider issuing interim recommendations. The hearing has been refocused, principally in response to emerging evidence and […]
April 2026 pre-recorded evidence sessions for bereaved families
The Inquiry has invited a number of bereaved families who provided written statements to the Inquiry before the end of March 2026 to take part in recorded evidence sessions. These sessions will take place during the period that had previously been allocated for a hearing, between 20 April and 7 May 2026. These will be […]
Statement of Approach to Investigating Sexual Safety
The Lampard Inquiry has published its Statement of Approach to Investigating Sexual Safety. You can download a copy of the Statement here.
The Chair’s response to submissions made on 8 December 2025
After careful consideration the Chair has set out her response to submissions made by Core participants and RLRs on the draft Statement of Approach and other procedural matters. You can download a copy of the Chairs response to submissions. This response should be read in conjunction with the Inquiry’s updated Statement of Approach on investigating […]
Disclosure Update – January 2026
The Lampard Inquiry has published its third Disclosure Update. It reports on disclosure activity and related work undertaken by the Inquiry for the period 26 June 2025 to 22 January 2026. You can download a copy of the January 2026 disclosure update.
February Hearing information
The Lampard Inquiry has now published its February hearing logistical information. The Hearing will take place from 2 February 2026 – 16 February 2026. The Inquiry will sit on Mondays to Wednesdays during this period. You can register your interest to attend on Google Form. The hearing schedule is available on the hearing page. More information is […]
Virtual hearing on Monday 8 December 2025
The Inquiry will hold a one-day virtual hearing on Monday 8 December 2025. This hearing will be for Core Participants’ legal representatives to address the Chair on matters of Inquiry procedure including the Inquiry’s approach to investigations. The hearing will start at 10am and will be live-streamed and available to watch on YouTube. Please note […]
You can now download the October Hearing timetable
You can now download the schedule for the October Hearings on the Hearings page. The Hearing will take place from 13 October 2025 – 28 October 2025. The Inquiry will sit on Mondays to Thursdays during this period. Please note: the final timetable for the October Public Hearings may be subject to last minute changes on […]
The Lampard inquiry meets with family Core Participants
Today, senior members of the Lampard Inquiry team met with family Core Participants to discuss questions and queries regarding the progress of the Inquiry so far and its future plans. The meeting was held at the Civic Centre in Chelmsford. The matters discussed in the meeting are subject to the confidentiality agreements that are in […]
