Commissioner is set to give evidence in UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is an independent public inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, to learn important lessons for the future. This inquiry will not deal with issues of civil and criminal liability, instead recommendations for future change will be presented.
The Covid-19 inquiry is due to sit in Belfast from Tuesday 30 April until Thursday 16 May 2024. This is Module 2C of the inquiry which deals with decision making and political governance in Northern Ireland.
During the pandemic, the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland played a significant role as a vocal, independent advocate for the rights and interests of older people. The Commissioner is one of several core participants who has been called to give evidence in this module.
The Commissioner will be giving his evidence in person at the Hearing in the Clayton Hotel at 10am on Wednesday 1 May. In addition to giving evidence, his legal team will have the opportunity to submit opening and closing statements on his behalf and to put questions to witnesses (subject to the Chair’s permission).
You can read the Commissioner's opening statement here
For more information on how to attend the Inquiry in person or to view a livestream of the hearings visit the Covid 19 website.
