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  • Open consultation Inquiry Rules

    Consultation closes 17 November 2026, 11.59 pm

    Summary

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed Inquiry Rules, which will set out the procedures for conducting the Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses Inquiry and help ensure it operates in a fair, transparent and consistent manner.

    Documents

    • Draft Rules Adobe PDF (257 KB)
    • Draft Rules Consultation Questionnaire Adobe PDF (267 KB)
    • Draft Rules Consultation Easy Read Questionnaire Adobe PDF (464 KB)
    • Inquiry Rules Equality Screening Adobe PDF (394 KB)
    • Privacy Notice Adobe PDF (201 KB)

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    Consultation description

    Please complete online responses to the consultation using one of the Citizen Space questionnaires below.

    Access to the Consultation questionnaire can be found here.

    Access to the Easy Read questionnaire can be found here.

    This consultation seeks views on the inquiry Rules which will support the primary legislation. 

    The responses received will be collated and a summary published at the end of the consultation period.

    You can share your views via the online consultation page. If you prefer a hard copy, or need assistance completing the questionnaire, please contact us at trpconsultation@executiveoffice-ni.gov.ukor phone 028 9052 0063.

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