The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess

Bret Walker SC conducted the Inquiry into the voyage of the Ruby Princess and subsequent efforts to diagnose and treat, and to contain the community transmission of COVID-19 by, Ruby Princess passengers.

About the Inquiry

This Special Commission of Inquiry looked into the mishap that was the disembarkation of passengers from the cruise ship Ruby Princess on the morning of 19 March 2020 during the the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Inquiry looked at the public health procedures, decisions and actions that resulted in the disembarkation of so many passengers infected with COVID-19. 

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Type: Report
Author: 
The Cabinet Office
Publication Date: 
14 August 2020

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