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Evidences list
Kate McKay Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Kate McKay to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on both 12 July 2024 and 25 February 2026. This evidence was also published on the Inquiry website as part of the Foster Care case study on 31 January 2024.
(Patrick) KOO Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Patrick) KOO to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 February 2026.
(Fran) RIN Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Fran) RIN to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 February 2026.
(Helena) RAB Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Helena) RAB to the Inquiry. The evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 February 2026.
Stewart Burgess Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by witness Stewart Burgess to the Inquiry. The evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 24 February 2026.
(George) IEP Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (George) IEP to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 20 February 2026.
(Andy) PJI Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Andy) PJI to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 20 February 2026.
(Katniss) HPY Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Katniss) HPY to the Inquiry. This evidence was heard at an Inquiry Hearing on 7 May 2025 and read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 20 February 2026.
(Gordon) KQR Witness Statement
This document is the witness statement provided by anonymous witness (Gordon) KQR to the Inquiry. This evidence was read in at an Inquiry Hearing on 20 February 2026.