This update provides a digest of:

● Resumption of limited attendance hearings
● Appointment of Local Authority Assessor
● Disclosure figures
● Core Participant numbers
● Support arrangements during remote hearings
● Contact information
● Drop-in sessions
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Resumption of limited attendance hearings

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last week, the Inquiry is formulating plans to return
safely to its premises at 13 Bishop’s Bridge road at an appropriate point. Information regarding

This update provides a digest of:

• Resumption of hearings
• Phase 2 modules structure
• Disclosure figures
• Core participants
• Drop-in sessions

Resumption of hearings

The Inquiry is aiming to resume Module 2 hearings on 8 February 2021.

The Inquiry is aiming to resume Module 2 hearings on 8 February 2021.

The hearings will use a Zoom based video platform and allow all those who would have been required to be onsite for the limited attendance hearings to participate from remote locations. The updated provisional Phase 2 timetable can be found here.

In light of recent developments and the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening, the Inquiry has decided to temporarily suspend oral hearings. Accordingly, oral evidence will not continue as scheduled on Monday 11 January 2021.

This update provides a digest of:

• Support arrangements during the Christmas period
• Suspension of hearings
• Module 2 - Cladding Products Factsheet
• Contact information
• Drop-in sessions

Support arrangements during the Christmas period

The Inquiry was made aware today that an individual who was onsite last week has tested positive for Covid-19. The individual was last at the venue on 4 December and, accordingly, a number of other individuals have been told to isolate.

The Inquiry has strong precautions in place to maintain two-metre distancing between attendees, so this will hopefully be an isolated case. However due to the reduction in staff numbers, and in the interest of safety, the Chairman has made the difficult decision to suspend hearings.

This update provides a digest of:

• Module 2 hearings
• Inquiry Panel
• Continuation of limited attendance hearings
• Disclosure figures
• Core Participant numbers
• Support arrangements during limited attendance hearings
• Contact information
• Drop-in sessions

Module 2 hearings

"In the light of the Prime Minister’s announcement that the government intends to introduce a nationwide lockdown from this Thursday, I think it may be helpful to explain the Inquiry’s position.

This update provides a digest of: