Inquiries

Bichard Inquiry
http://www.bichardinquiry.org.uk/ 
Following the conviction of Ian Huntley for the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman at Soham in 2003, this inquiry, chaired by Sir Michael Bichard, examined the manner in which the police had handled intelligence about Huntley's past, and the vetting processes that had failed to prevent his employment in a school. The site includes evidence, hearing transcripts, and the full text of the inquiry's report, published 22nd June 2004

Shipman Inquiry
http://www.the-shipman-inquiry.org.uk/
Harold Shipman, a former doctor, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 for the murder of fifteen of his patients, and died in prison 13th January 2004. Following allegations that he may have murdered many more victims, a public inquiry was set up under the chairmanship of Dame Janet Smith DBE. This web site provides full documentation on the inquiry, including the six reports published between July 2002 and January 2005

Stephen Lawrence Inquiry 
http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/cm42/4262/4262.htm
This is the Report, published February 1999, of the inquiry chaired by Sir William MacPherson of Cluny into matters arising from the death of Stephen Lawrence. Its chief aim was "to identify the lessons to be learned for the investigation and prosecution of racially motivated offences".

Victoria Climbie Inquiry  
http://www.victoria-climbie-inquiry.org.uk/
Independent inquiry set up to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of Victoria Climbie, aged 8, while in the care of her aunt and her aunt's lover. As well as the final report by Lord Laming, published January 2003, the site provides background information and transcripts of evidence.