THE STEVENS REPORT
The Operation Paget inquiry report into the allegation of conspiracy to murder
Diana, Princess of Wales and Emad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Moneim Fayed
by Lord Stevens of Kirkwhelpington
Thursday 14 December 2006
An Excerpt From The Overview
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‘The nature of this investigation has been unprecedented. I decided that only a thorough, methodical and detailed
investigation would answer these extremely serious allegations. A dedicated team of New Scotland Yard Detectives from
the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Directorate has worked on the case from the moment I took charge of the
investigation. I want to thank them all for their dedication, especially the Senior Investigating Officer and his deputy.
‘Together, we have examined and taken account of the French investigation but it has not been our role to pass
judgement on French procedures and processes. I do, however, recognise that there are differences in the two
systems. I must also make it clear that it is not our role to prejudge those matters that will be heard in the
Coroner’s court. It is for Lady Butler-Sloss to decide the questions of who the deceased were, and where, when
and how they died.
‘Much has been written about the circumstances leading up to the crash and the effectiveness of the French
investigation that followed. We have been acutely aware of the responsibility placed upon us to approach this
investigation with an open mind and to ensure that the outcome was not predetermined.’
THE EVIDENCE
