The Inquiry will hear oral evidence from witnesses relating to Parts A, B and C of the Terms of Reference from September to December 2024.
Registration to attend the public gallery will open one week at a time, two weeks in advance. All hearing dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Registration for the 26 September is now open.
Week 1
| Week 1 – Opening Statements | |
| Date | Witness |
| Tuesday 10 September | Counsel to the Inquiry |
| Wednesday 11 September | Counsel to the Inquiry |
| Thursday 12 September | Legal representatives of Core Participants |
| Friday 13 September | Legal representatives of Core Participants |
Week 2
| Week 2 – Private Sessions | |
| Date | Witness(es) |
| Monday 16 September | Mother A & B Mother C |
| Tuesday 17 September | Mother D Mother I (to be read) |
| Wednesday 18 September | Mother E & F Mother and Father G (to be read) |
| Thursday 19 September | Mother H |
Week 3
| Week 3 | |
| Date | Witness(es) |
| Monday 23 September | Part A evidence – private session |
| Tuesday 24 September | Part A evidence – private session |
| Wednesday 25 September | Part A evidence – private session |
| Thursday 26 September | Expert Witness Overview witness on safeguarding and child death processes |