Restriction Order Published
Special measures for parents giving evidence to the Inquiry determined.
News
Latest news and updates from the inquiry.
Media broadcast protocol and ruling published
The Chair of the Inquiry, Lady Justice Thirlwall, has approved a media broadcast protocol.
Ruling on submissions heard at preliminary hearing published
Summary of ruling included
Review of previous recommendations published
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.
Inquiry gives update at the Preliminary Hearing
Counsel to the Inquiry gives a procedural update, including announcing venue and substantive hearing dates.
Inquiry to hold Preliminary Hearing in May
Expressions of interest to attend open to the public
Building a picture of the culture within NHS neonatal units: Inquiry Chair extends scope of research programme
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…
Thirlwall Inquiry into the events at the Countess of Chester Hospital, and the implications of those events, begins work
Press release
Chair invites core participant applications from interested organisations or individuals
The Chair invites applications for core participant status from interested organisations and individuals
Transcript of the Chair’s opening statement
A full transcript of the Lady Justice Thirlwall’s video opening statement