On the 26th March 2026 the Orgreave Inquiry officially launched as an independent statutory public inquiry to establish a fuller understanding of the events at Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 June 1984 and the subsequent prosecutions. As part of the launch, the Inquiry is inviting anyone with relevant information to come forward and contribute.
The Inquiry will seek to establish an overall picture of:
planning undertaken by the police and government for the policing of the demonstration at Orgreave on 18 June 1984, including relevant decision-making, in the lead-up to the day;
the events at Orgreave on the day of 18 June 1984, the immediate aftermath and lasting impact on individuals and communities, including the subsequent public narrative which developed; and
charging decisions and prosecutions relating to those arrested in relation to the events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984
An information leaflet is now available to download here explaining the purpose of the Inquiry, how it will carry out its work, the types of information it is seeking, and the different ways you can share your experiences. It also includes a questionnaire that can be completed and returned by post if you wish.
Further information can be found at https://www.orgreave.public-inquiry.uk/news/
