Policy papers and consultations

The Cranston Inquiry has been set up to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel in a small boat.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 11 January 2024

• Cranston Inquiry: terms of reference

  Scope and purpose The inquiry will examine, consider and report on the…

Memorandum of understanding between the AIBs and the National Fire Chiefs' Council

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 2 others
• Updated: 9 March 2022

Memorandum of Understanding between the MAIB and the Red Ensign Group Category 1 registries of Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Gibraltar.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 10 July 2020

Outlines aims and roles of the transport accident investigation branches and their relationship with the Department for Transport (DfT).

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 3 others
• Updated: 21 May 2020

Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Accident Investigation Branches and the National Police Chiefs’ Council.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 2 others
• Updated: 24 January 2019

An MoU between the Accident Investigation Branches and the Chief Coroner of England and Wales.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 2 others
• Updated: 26 October 2017

Seeking views on a new Marine Guidance Note (MGN) to replace MGN 458 that describes how marine casualties and marine incidents should be reported to the MAIB.

• From: Marine Accident Investigation Branch
• Updated: 13 October 2017

Memorandum of understanding between the CPS and AIBs

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 2 others
• Updated: 23 October 2008

Memorandum of Understanding between AAIB, MAIB, COPFS and ACPOS for the investigation of air and marine accidents and incidents in Scotland.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch and 1 others
• Updated: 11 January 2008