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The Inquiry works in as open and transparent a way as possible. Details rules (known as Protocols) and guidance about how it operates are available to download or by post from the Inquiry. 

Application for leave to appear

Published 22 February 2023
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Application to give evidence to the Inquiry – For people who tell us they were abused

Published 04 June 2020
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Application form to give evidence to the Inquiry – Positive experiences of care

Published 04 June 2020
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Application form for witnesses

Published 04 June 2020
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Easy read – People who tell us they were abused

Published 27 May 2025
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Easy read – What is abuse?

Published 09 December 2024
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Easy read – What is SCAI

Published 04 November 2024
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Factsheet – For witnesses

Published 24 September 2024
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Factsheet – Witnesses who are the subject of allegations

Published 24 September 2024
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Factsheet – Legal representation

Published 24 September 2024
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Factsheet – For people who tell us they were abused

Published 24 September 2024
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Factsheet – Positive experiences in care

Published 24 September 2024
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Factsheet – Sharing applicants' evidence including allegations

Published 24 September 2024
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Easy read guide for applicants

Published 11 June 2024
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Inquiry hearings

Published 31 March 2023
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Complaints Policy

Published 20 June 2022
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Factsheet – Compensation for loss of time

Published 11 October 2021
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Factsheet - Expenses

Published 09 April 2021
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Guidelines in relation to hearings

Published 09 April 2019
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Factsheet – Words and phrases explained

Published 09 April 2019
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Core participants

Published 31 March 2023
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Restriction Orders

Published 31 March 2023
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Expenses

Published 31 March 2023
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Cost of legal representation

Published 31 March 2023
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Cost of legal representation – Witnesses

Published 31 March 2023
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Warning letters

Published 31 March 2023
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Protocol on redaction and the Inquiry transcript

Published 31 March 2023
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Witness statements and other evidence

Published 31 March 2023
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Compensation for lost time

Published 31 March 2023
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Pre-hearing procedures

Published 31 March 2023
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Protocol on information

Published 31 March 2023
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General Restriction Order

Published 31 March 2023
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