Key Documents

Terms of Reference

The Inquiry Terms of Reference sets out what the Inquiry has been set up to investigate. It sets out the scope, purpose and boundaries.

Protocols

The Disclosure Protocol sets out the measures the Inquiry will implement when disclosing documents

The Privacy Notice informs anyone interacting with the Inquiry what we will do with their personal data

The Redaction, Anonymity and Restriction Orders Protocol sets out what is likely to be redacted from published material and how redactions will be agreed with material providers

The Appropriate Policy sets out how the Inquiry will handle and protect special category and criminal conviction data

Core Participant Protocol

The Legal Costs Protocol explains the process for applying for and receiving funding for legal representation and related costs.

The Protocol on Written Witness Statements sets out how the Inquiry will obtain written witness statements and what is expected of witnesses.

The Protocol on Vulnerable Witnesses sets out the support and adjustments available to vulnerable witnesses participating in the Inquiry.

The Protocol on Rule 13 Warning Letters Process explains the process by which the Inquiry will issue and consider responses to Rule 13 warning letters.

The Protocol on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion sets out how the Inquiry will promote equality, diversity and inclusion in its work and engagement activities.

The Evidence Gathering Protocol sets out how the Inquiry will identify, obtain and handle potentially relevant evidence. 

Inquiry Costs

Provisional List of Issues

Ministerial Determination

FAQs

You can find out more information about the way the Inquiry operates, by visiting our FAQ page.