COVID-19 Inquiry

Engagement

We are keen to hear a wide range of views on the Aims and principles paper – not to take evidence on behalf of the inquiry but instead to seek views on our approach to setting up the inquiry.

You may wish to consider the following questions: 

• what do you think the inquiry should cover?
• what do you think the inquiry should not cover? 
• is there any type of evidence that you think is essential for the inquiry to obtain? 
• what should happen to ensure the inquiry is completed as quickly as reasonable thoroughness permits?
• how should the inquiry report its progress?
• should there be interim reports? If so, what should the inquiry deal with in interim reports?
• should the inquiry be required to make recommendations? 
• what should be done to ensure everyone learns from the inquiry? 
• how should the inquiry be designed so that it takes a person-centred, human rights-based approach to its work? For example, do you have views on inclusiveness and accessibility of venues and information? 
• what help and support could be made available for those participating in the inquiry? 
• do you have views on whether there should be a panel of members and/or assessors, in addition to the inquiry chair? 
• do you have any other comments about the design of the COVID-19 Public Inquiry? 

Analytical colleagues from the Scottish Government will develop a report in order to capture input. The analysis will be conducted by analysts in line with our Social Research Code and core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.