Protocol on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Lampard Inquiry is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and embraces diversity. It recognises and values people’s differences, and takes a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, victimisation and discrimination. This Protocol applies to the Inquiry and its team members. However, the Inquiry expects those who engage with it to follow the principles which are […]
Protocol on Vulnerable Witnesses
The Inquiry places the wellbeing of those who engage with it at the centre of the evidence gathering process and acknowledges that the giving of evidence may be challenging for many people. The Inquiry will treat anyone who engages with it with dignity and respect. Every person engaging with the Inquiry should be able to […]
Protocol on Witness Expenses
The Inquiry wishes to ensure that those who are asked to provide evidence or engage with the Inquiry are able to do so. Under section 40 of the Inquiries Act 2005, the Chair can make awards in respect of any expenses which a person may properly and reasonably incur. This may be in connection with […]
Protocol on Legal Costs
This Protocol relates to: applications made under section 40 of the Inquiries Act 2005 (the Inquiries Act) for an award in respect of the costs of legal representation; and following a decision to make an award, how legal expenses will be assessed and paid by the Inquiry. Issues relating to Core Participant status and the […]
Protocol on Restriction Orders
Protocol on Restriction Orders, Redaction, Anonymity andSpecial Measures The Inquiry aims to conduct its work as fairly, transparently and openly as possible. However, it recognises that there may be instances where certain information ought to be excluded from disclosure to Core Participants or to the wider public in order to protect against particular risks, such […]
