This sets out the Inquiry’s general approach to evidence. It explains when and how the Inquiry will seek written statements from witnesses and what the Inquiry may do if a witness fails to respond to a request for a written statement.
It also sets out how the Inquiry intends to treat statements from those taking part in the Independent Clinical Review (ICR) process, what the Inquiry’s approach is to the production of medical records within statements, and what the Inquiry’s approach is to corporate written statements.