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Almost every day there is a call in the media for a public inquiry and over the last few years, public inquiries following human tragedy have become part of the fabric of our public life, but do they do any good?

The Participants

Taking part in order of appearance:

Ann Alexander - Presenter (bio)

Richard Lissack QC - Editor of Public Inquiries

Michaela Willis - Chair of Bristol Heart Children’s Action Group

Frank Dobson MP - Former Secretary of State for Health

Sir Ian Kennedy - Chairman of Health Commission, Chair of Bristol Inquiry

Neil Garnham QC

Lord Laming - Chair of Climbie Inquiry