Preliminary hearings for Module 10 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, ‘Impact on society’ opened this week, with Chair Rt Hon Baroness Hallett DBE hearing opening submissions from core participants. A number of these were presented by members of Garden Court Chambers.
Module 10 opened on Tuesday 17 September 2024 and is the final module of the Covid-19 UK Inquiry. This module will examine the impact of Covid on the population of the United Kingdom with a particular focus on key workers, the most vulnerable, the bereaved, mental health and wellbeing.
The module will also seek to identify where societal strengths, resilience and or innovation reduced any adverse impact.
Our Allison Munroe KC made opening submissions on behalf of core participant Justice Sector Coalition, instructed by Joe Latimer of Public Interest Law Centre. Our Marina Sergides and Jennifer Twite are also on the legal team,
Watch Allison’s submission below:
Our Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC made submissions opening submissions on behalf of core participant Prison and Immigration Detention Advocacy Group, alongside our Paul Clark, instructed by Public Interest Law Centre.
Watch Greg’s submission below:
