The Chairman of the McGrail Inquiry has now completed his Report, which will be delivered to the Government at 4pm today, 6 November.

A statement on the Inquiry’s website continued: “In accordance with section 24 of the Inquiries Act 2024 and at the request of the Government, the Report will be delivered to the Government at Number 6 Convent Place by the Secretary to the Inquiry, Mr Maurice Turnock. It will also be sent to the Attorney General Michael Llamas CMG KC via email by the Solicitor to the Inquiry, Mr Charles Simpson.

“Pursuant to section 24 of the Inquiries Act 2024, the Chairman must deliver the Report to the Government. It is then the duty of the Government under section 25(1) to arrange for the Report to be published in full (save any material which may be withheld under section 25(4) of the Inquiries Act 2024).

The publication date for the Report will be appointed by the Government. The Chairman and the Government have agreed that fairness requires advance copies of the Report to be provided on a strictly confidential basis to Core Participants who participated in the Main Inquiry Hearing, and individuals who gave significant oral evidence at the Main Inquiry Hearing on key matters.

“The Government has also agreed to give due consideration to the Chairman’s recommendation that it would be helpful to provide an advance copy to the press subject to suitable embargo terms.”

A statement made by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo at Parliament said: “Madam Speaker,The Chairman of the McGrail Inquiry has informed the Government that he intends to deliver his report today at circa 4pm. I very much look forward to receipt of the said Inquiry Report and to tabling it in this House in coming weeks as required by SECTION 26 of the INQUIRIES ACT 2024.”