Southport Inquiry phase 1: government response

In its phase 1 report into the circumstances surrounding the Southport attack of 29 July 2024, the inquiry:

• set out its assessment of 5 fundamental failings in how the risk posed by the perpetrator was understood and managed
• made 67 recommendations for central government, national and local organisations to deliver

In its response, the government:

• recognises the 5 fundamental failings
• agrees with all 67 recommendations
• accepts the recommendations that are for central government to deliver

The recommendations cover:

• taxis and private hire vehicles
• emergency response
• venue security
• weapons and poisons
• online harms
• policing
• Prevent and Counter Terrorism Policing
• social care
• healthcare
• education
• parents and carers