public inquiry

A public inquiry is a formal, independent investigation commissioned by a government or authority to examine matters of significant public concern, establish facts, and make recommendations for future action or policy.

Aliases (2)

• commission of inquiry ×1
• public inquiry report ×1

Instances (6)

• Rogers Commission investigation of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
• Hunter Commission ("commission of inquiry")
• Royal Commission of Inquiry into the rebellion
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa)
• Samuel Commission on the coal industry
• Patten Report ("public inquiry report")