Conduct of the Inquiry’s public hearings

The Chairman of the Robert Hamill Inquiry issued the following directions on 16 May in relation to the conduct of the Inquiry’s public hearings which are scheduled to start on 5 September 2006:

Firstly there will be no televising in the hearing room.

Secondly, no likenesses are to be made in the hearing room, in other words, no newspaper artists or anything of that kind.

Thirdly, press cameras and television cameras will not be allowed in the hearing room or in any part of the building controlled by the Inquiry.

Fourthly, no mobile phones or cameras of any kind will be allowed into the hearing room or in those parts of the building controlled by the Inquiry.

Fifthly, suitable and suitably located warning notices will be posted relating to these directions.

Finally, publicity will be given on our website to these directions.