On the 4 February 2015, the Home Secretary, Theresa May announced in the House of Commons a new statutory inquiry as well as securing the services of Justice Lowell Goddard, one of the most respected and experienced judges in the Commonwealth, to act as Chair of the new inquiry.
This was followed by an appearance by the Chair in front of the Home Affairs Select Committee on 11 February 2015, after which her appointment was officially endorsed.