Independent Reviews

Dasgupta Review

Published Feb 2021 Sir Partha Dasgupta · HM Treasury — Independent global review of the economics of biodiversity, commissioned by HM Treasury. Concluded that nature is an asset … 3 recs

Gloster Report (LCF/FCA)

Published Dec 2020 Dame Elizabeth Gloster DBE · HM Treasury — Independent investigation into failures by the FCA to adequately supervise London Capital & Finance plc, a mini-bond issuer … 13 recs

Shelley NHS Hospital Food Review

Published Oct 2020 Health & Social Care Philip Shelley · DHSC — Independent review of food standards in NHS hospitals. Made 8 recommendations for improving both patient and staff food … 8 recs

NDG report on barriers to information sharing to support direct care

Published Aug 2020 Health & Social Care NDG — This report details the findings of a survey commissioned by the National Data Guardian on the barriers to … 4 recs

Cumberlege Review

Published Jul 2020 Health & Social Care Baroness Julia Cumberlege · DHSC — Independent review examining how the health system in England responded to patient safety concerns about three treatments: pelvic … 9 recs

Selous Review

Published Jun 2020 Andrew Selous MP · Ministry of Defence — Independent review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence into the concerns and needs of UK Armed Forces families, … 110 recs

Windrush Review

Published Mar 2020 Immigration Wendy Williams · Home Office — Independent review examining the events leading to members of the Windrush generation being wrongly detained, denied legal rights, … 30 recs

Oakervee Review

Published Feb 2020 Douglas Oakervee CBE · Department for Transport — Independent review advising government on whether and how to proceed with the HS2 high-speed rail project, assessing cost, … 63 recs

Paterson Inquiry

Published Feb 2020 Health & Social Care Bishop Graham James · DHSC — Independent inquiry examining how the health system failed to identify and stop unnecessary and mutilating surgery by breast … 15 recs

Building Better Building Beautiful Commission

Published Jan 2020 Building Safety Nicholas Boys Smith · MHCLG — Independent commission examining how to promote and increase the use of beautiful design in new housing developments. Reported … 42 recs

Morse Loan Charge Review

Published Dec 2019 Sir Amyas Morse · HM Treasury — Independent review of the loan charge — a policy requiring workers who used disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes … 20 recs

Glover Landscapes Review

Published Sep 2019 Julian Glover · Defra — Independent review examining whether protections for England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were still fit … 27 recs

Farmer Review (Women)

Published Jun 2019 Justice & Legal Lord Farmer · MoJ — Independent review of the role of family and relationships in reducing female reoffending and intergenerational crime. Made 33 … 33 recs

Augar Review

Published May 2019 Education Philip Augar · DfE — Independent review of post-18 education and funding in England examining the balance between higher education and further education, … 53 recs

Modern Slavery Act Review

Published May 2019 Justice & Legal Frank Field MP, Maria Miller MP, Baroness Butler-Sloss · Home Office — Independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 examining the effectiveness of the legislation, the role of the … 80 recs

Timpson Review

Published May 2019 Education Edward Timpson CBE · DfE — Independent review of school exclusion in England. Found certain groups of children disproportionately affected by exclusion and that … 30 recs

Furman Review

Published Mar 2019 Professor Jason Furman · HM Treasury — Report of the Digital Competition Expert Panel examining competition in digital markets and recommending a new pro-competition regulatory … 26 recs

Kark Fit and Proper Persons Review

Published Feb 2019 Health & Social Care Tom Kark QC · DHSC — Independent review examining how the Fit and Proper Persons test operates for NHS directors. Found the test was … 7 recs

Wessely Review

Published Dec 2018 Health & Social Care Professor Sir Simon Wessely · DHSC — Independent review of the Mental Health Act 1983 examining the rising rates of detention and the disproportionate number … 154 recs

Letwin Review of Build Out

Published Oct 2018 Sir Oliver Letwin · MHCLG — Independent review into why large housing sites are built out slowly, examining the gap between planning permissions granted … 20 recs

Williams GNM Review

Published Jun 2018 Health & Social Care Professor Sir Norman Williams · DHSC — Independent review examining the use of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide prosecutions in healthcare, making recommendations on … 29 recs

Hackitt Review

Published May 2018 Building Safety Dame Judith Hackitt · MHCLG — Independent review of building regulations and fire safety commissioned following the Grenfell Tower fire. Concluded the current regulatory … 53 recs

Kerslake Review

Published Mar 2018 Policing & Security Lord Bob Kerslake · Home Office — Independent review of the emergency response to the Manchester Arena bombing. Found significant failings in inter-agency coordination, communication, … 50 recs

Narey-Owers Foster Care Review

Published Feb 2018 Martin Narey · DfE — Independent review of foster care provision in England examining recruitment and retention of foster carers, support for children … 36 recs

Jones: Patronising Disposition Review

Published Nov 2017 Policing & Security Bishop James Jones KBE · Home Office — Independent review examining the Hillsborough families' experiences of public institutions following the April 2016 inquest conclusions, documenting their … 25 recs