00:00Thank you, Mr Speaker. Last December, Henry Novak's life was cut short in a horrific and senseless act of violence.
00:08My thoughts today are with Henry's family and his friends, who have shown extraordinary courage and dignity.
00:13Today, I can announce an independent review led by a former Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Alex Chalk, KC.
00:21It will investigate what was known about the perpetrator, including any missed opportunities to intervene.
00:26It will look at the Novak family's experience of the criminal justice system and whether they were supported in the
00:32manner they should have been.
00:33Once the Independent Office for Police Conduct has concluded its investigation into the police response,
00:39this review will also consider the actions of the IOPC and, if necessary, the police.
00:45The full terms of reference have been published today and an initial report will be submitted to me within five
00:50months.
00:50We must get to the truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night.
00:56And we must do everything in our power to ensure that no family suffers the same fate.
01:01We owe that to Henry and to all who loved him.
01:04They deserve answers and this review will provide them.
