Orgreave Inquiry: terms of reference

Orgreave Inquiry: terms of reference

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This document sets out the scope, key considerations and reporting of the Orgreave Inquiry.

This inquiry delivers on the government's manifesto commitment to uncover the truth about Orgreave and to rebuild public confidence in policing.

It will investigate the events at Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 June 1984, resulting in the arrest of 95 picketers and many injuries, which left a lasting impact on individuals and communities across South Yorkshire and beyond.

This inquiry will examine the planning undertaken by the police and government for the policing of the demonstration at Orgreave on 18 June 1984, including relevant decision making in the leadup to the day; what happened on the day; the immediate aftermath and lasting impact on individuals and communities, including the subsequent public narrative; and the charging decisions and prosecutions relating to those arrested at Orgreave.