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Latest news and updates from the inquiry.

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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.

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Inquiry to hold Preliminary Hearing in May

2 May 2024

Expressions of interest to attend open to the public

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Building a picture of the culture within NHS neonatal units: Inquiry Chair extends scope of research programme

5 March 2024

Moves to deepen understanding of the culture within NHS neonatal units took a step forward this week as the Chair of the Inquiry, Lady Justice Thirlwall, announced that she was seeking feedback from staff who work within, or in connection with, neonatal units across the NHS.  The Chair has invited midwives, doctors, consultants, nurses and…

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Transcript of the Chair’s opening statement

22 November 2023

A full transcript of the Lady Justice Thirlwall’s video opening statement

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Chair invites core participant applications from interested organisations or individuals

22 November 2023

The Chair invites applications for core participant status from interested organisations and individuals