Procedures and Protocols
The Inquiry will publish procedures and protocols that are to be adopted to assist those wishing to take part in the Inquiry. Procedures and protocols will be issued under the direction of the Chair, and will be kept under review through the life of the Inquiry. Copies of Procedures and Protocols will be available from this page in the form of a pdf download
The publication of a new or amended procedure will be highlighted through a News item
Application for Core Participant Status
Individuals or Organisations wishing to apply for Core Participant Status must use the Protocol for Application for Core Participants. Applications for Core Participant Status must be received by the Inquiry no later than 31 December 2020
Issued 12 November 2020
Applications for legal representation to be funded by the Inquiry
Individuals wishing to apply for the Inquiry to fund their legal representation for proceedings of the Inquiry may do so in accordance with the Protocol for Funding of Legal Representation By The Inquiry. Applications must be made using the application form provided. Applications may be made at any time, although attention is drawn to Section 3 of the Protocol which makes it clear that an application must be made before any legal work is carried out, and that the Inquiry will not fund work carried out before an award of expenses other than in exceptional circumstances.
Issued 12 March 2021
Protocol on Witness Statements
The Protocol on Witness Statements explains the procedure that the Inquiry will adopt in relation to the taking of written statements of evidence from individuals. In particular, it explains what will happen at, and after, the interview, the Inquiry’s arrangement for publication of witness statements and how to contact the Inquiry’s witness support team.
Data Protection Policy
The Data Protection Policy describes the approach, procedures, and duties of the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry regarding the appropriate handling of the data of all natural persons and fulfils the Inquiry’s obligation to have in place an appropriate policy document under and in terms of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Protocol for Receipt and Handling of Information
This protocol explains how the Inquiry will gather information and how information should be supplied to the Inquiry. It also provides an explanation of the relevant legal provisions that enable it to require information to be provided to it and explains the arrangements for making information supplied to the Inquiry public.