Marcus Shepheard
Former Senior Researcher
All work
Accountability in modern government: what are the issues?
The UK’s system of accountability isn’t keeping up with the realities of modern government.
The inquiry that everyone forgot
The fate of the Hyponatraemia Inquiry should serve as a warning to other inquiries currently underway.
The attack on Sergei Skripal – let's have a public inquiry
If a public inquiry into the Skripal attack can produce insights that will help make us safer, then it will absolutely be a worthwhile effort.
Parliament must help public inquiries deliver change
Parliament must play its part and ensure that the millions spent on inquiries are not wasted by holding the Government to account.
How public inquiries can lead to change
Government has spent £639m on public inquiries over the last 30 years. However, the process for following up on recommendations is inadequate.
Implementing Brexit: Customs
Customs arrangements after Brexit could cost UK traders £4bn.