Core participants

The Eljamel Inquiry has published its list of Core Participants below. 

It is important to note that additional Core Participants may be added to this list as the Inquiry progresses. 

It will be up to Lord Weir, as Chair of the Inquiry, to make a decision on Core Participant applications. 

Core Participants (updated as of July 28 2025): 

• 133 former patients of Mr Eljamel and 19 personal representatives of former patients. This group is represented by Levy & McRae

• NHS Tayside

• Scottish Government 

• University of Dundee

• Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)

• Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) 

• NHS Education for Scotland (NES)

The Inquiry has prepared a video explaining the role of Core Participants in a public inquiry.

More information for those interested in becoming Core Participants can also be found below, in the Core Participant Protocol.