Notice served to convert Independent Neurology Inquiry to a statutory Public Inquiry

Health Minister Robin Swann has advised the Assembly that he has served notice on the Chair of the Independent Neurology Inquiry (INI) converting the INI to a statutory Public Inquiry from 11 December 2020.

The Minister said: “The Independent Neurology Inquiry has been converted to a statutory Public Inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005.  This important change will help the inquiry panel team complete its work with timely and unfettered access to all relevant information.  The Chair of the Inquiry will remain as Mr Brett Lockhart QC, supported by Professor Hugo Mascie-Taylor as an Inquiry Panel Member.  I want to thank the team for all the work carried out to date and wish them well going forward.”

The Minister also confirmed the Terms of Reference have not substantively changed.

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