The inquiry's leader, Baroness Heather Hallett, has demanded the full documents by a specific date, warning that failure to comply could result in a fine.
Johnson has severed ties with his Government-appointed lawyers and is seeking new representation.
The Cabinet Office argues that the materials requested are sensitive and should not be disclosed outside of government without a valid reason.
Downing Street has stated that it has no duty to disclose "unambiguously irrelevant" material.
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UK Covid Inquiry Threatens Legal Action Against Cabinet Office Over Withheld Documents
The UK Covid Inquiry has threatened legal action against the Cabinet Office over the refusal to hand over unedited WhatsApp messages and other documents belonging to then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, including 24 notebooks and 300 pages of emails.
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