This is not just an inquiry into whether the country was adequately prepared for dealing with a pandemic. But Lady Hallett rejected the argument that the inquiry’s request was unlawful and said that the Cabinet Office had “misunderstood the breadth of the investigation”. The request was made under section 21 of the Inquiries Act 2005 but was opposed by the Government. On April 28, Lady Hallett, the inquiry chairman, asked for a number of materials, including unredacted WhatsApp messages belonging to the former prime minister. The public hearings have not even started, yet the World Health Organisation declared the pandemic at an end weeks ago. Only in Britain can such an event turn into the circus it risks becoming. Some have restricted theirs to expert panels able quickly to pinpoint failings and advise on future preparedness. Other countries, such as Sweden, concluded their inquiries months ago. It is astonishing – though given the history of British public inquiries, hardly surprising – that the investigation into decisions surrounding the pandemic has become bogged down in this way. It makes an enjoyable read for those who like to delve into unremarked collections of history.Today is the deadline for the Cabinet Office to respond to a request from the Covid-19 inquiry chairman to release Government WhatsApp messages and diaries belonging to Boris Johnson or risk legal action to seize them. Though young readers may be drawn to its attractive appearance, it is recommended and, in fact, color-coded for PG through R ratings due to content with violence, abuse, sex, rape and self-harm. This is a bulky, though well-made hardcover, with sleek pages and content organization that is pleasing to the eye. The artwork is in a modern cartoonist style–Porath worked for DreamWorks Animation-with Art Notes and Trivia at the end of most chapters. Since historical fact is sketchy when it comes to women’s history, the author outlines the likely fanciful details and includes footnotes where needed. With much humor, the author introduces readers to 100 women who made their mark in history, but would not be the best on-screen heroines for children. There are fairytale legends, empresses, actresses, women of the Bible, slaves, revolutionists, warriors, and even a few real princesses. Rejected Princesses: Tales of History’s Boldest Heroines, Hellions & Hereticsįrom 1500 BCE to the 20 th century, this compendium is packed with famous as well as lesser-known women of history who, in the animator-turned-author’s view, would not have made the cut in the film industry for various reasons.
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