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Latest news and updates from the inquiry.

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Thirlwall Inquiry to hear additional evidence on Monday 24 February 2025

18 February 2025

Hearing to be held in London.

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Inquiry finishes hearing oral evidence

20 January 2025

The Thirlwall Inquiry has concluded the current phase of its public hearings.

Transcript of the Chair’s closing statement

17 January 2025

A full transcript of Lady Justice Thirlwall’s closing statement, made at the end of the Inquiry’s oral evidence hearings.

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Thirlwall Inquiry Hearings Update

5 December 2024

Public registration for the final two weeks of evidence will close on 18th December 2024. 

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Inquiry begins hearing oral evidence in September

28 August 2024

Expressions of interest to attend hearings open to the public

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Restriction Order Published

5 August 2024

Special measures for parents giving evidence to the Inquiry determined.

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Media broadcast protocol and ruling published

2 August 2024

The Chair of the Inquiry, Lady Justice Thirlwall, has approved a media broadcast protocol.

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Ruling on submissions heard at preliminary hearing published

29 May 2024

Summary of ruling included

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Review of previous recommendations published

17 May 2024

The Inquiry has published a Review of Implementation of Recommendations from Previous Inquiries into Healthcare Issues, which will inform Part C of the Inquiry’s investigative phase. 

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Inquiry gives update at the Preliminary Hearing

16 May 2024

Counsel to the Inquiry gives a procedural update, including announcing venue and substantive hearing dates.