COVID-19 Public Inquiry: Responding to Rule 9 requests for evidence

COVID-19 Public Inquiry: Responding to Rule 9 requests for evidence

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Time: 10:30 - 11:30

Cost to attend: Free

Organiser: Hempsons

Event type: Panel event

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About this event

The next in our series of free COVID-19 Public Inquiry webinars from our dedicated COVID-19 Public Inquiry law team will look at:

  • The Covid-19 Inquiry: what we know so far
  • Rule 9 requests:
    – What is a Rule 9 request
    – Who is likely to receive a Rule 9 request
    – What evidence is likely to be sought
    – The status of a Rule 9 request
  • Responding to Rule 9 requests:
    – Liaising with the Inquiry legal team
    – Proportionality
    – Redaction, anonymity, privilege, FOI, and restriction orders
    – Publication of Rule 9 responses
  • Section 21 notices: the power to compel evidence:
    – Failing to respond to a Rule 9 request
    – The powers of the Inquiry to compel evidence
    – Exemptions to complying with a Rule 9 request
  • Practical considerations

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