The Inquiry received evidence from a number of witnesses over the course of approximately one week during the phase of evidence known as ‘Green Hearings’ under RESTRICTED conditions.
In June 2025, the Chair made a ruling on the Inquiry’s approach to ‘Green’ Hearings in which he stated that, to afford the greatest protection to vulnerable witnesses, only a selected number of legal representatives and Inquiry Staff (who hold the appropriate security clearance), would be allowed to attend. That decision was legally challenged on the grounds of fairness by the Ministry of Defence witness legal team on behalf of witness IIA126 (who was excluded from the proceedings) and is currently with
the High Court. The Chair wishes to repeat his commitment to the welfare and safety of witnesses who come forward to the Inquiry.
Transcripts and Gists
Inquiry gist of the evidence heard during ‘Green’ hearings
Restriction Order
Rulings
OPEN Ruling on application for ‘Green’ hearing restriction orders
OPEN Ruling on approach to ‘Green’ hearing restriction orders
OPEN Ruling on the approach in principle to Restricted CLOSED Hearings and ‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’