A Core Participant is someone who plays a key role in an inquiry process. They will have a significant interest in the matters being investigated, such as Essex based families of mental health inpatients who have died, current and former mental health staff, and organisations providing inpatient services.
Core Participants may receive disclosure of evidence, make opening and closing statements, and suggest lines of questioning for witnesses.
An initial window for those wishing to submit applications for Core Participant status opened on 22 April 2024 and closed on 20 May 2024. Although this has now passed, applications can be made at any time during the course of the Inquiry and will be considered by the Chair. In doing so, however, she may take into account additional factors (including the reason for any delay and the potential impact on the effective running of the Inquiry) in deciding whether to grant an application.
You can watch a video statement from Baroness Lampard about Core Participants below:
To apply for Core Participant status please complete the below form:
