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Thirlwall inquiry: opened yesterday in Liverpool

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Yesterday, the Thirlwall inquiry launched it’s four days of opening statement in Liverpool Town Hall, with hearings expected to continue into early next year.

Thirlwall said in her opening statement “At the heart of this inquiry are the babies who died who were injured and their parents. I do not presume to describe the feelings and emotions that those parents experienced.”

Lady Justice Thirlwall has told the Thirlwall inquiry that she expects to publish her final report in the autumn of next year.

Fiona Scolding KC is representing the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

A commentary of the inquiry may be found on The Guardian website.

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