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The Inquiry was to determine the consequences of steps taken, report on findings of fact and make recommendations.

Chairman, Sir Anthony Campbell, opened the evidence hearings on Tuesday 2 June 2009 at Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow.

Thereafter, legal representatives for the core participants were given an opportunity to make their opening statements, followed by any submissions.

[4][5] The core participants were: In 2009 it was reported that Gerry Moynihan QC, Senior Counsel to the Inquiry, has a potential conflict of interest relating to the Shirley McKie case.

[7] Sir Anthony Campbell had considered this issue in March 2009 and decided that Mr Moynihan should continue to act as senior counsel to the inquiry.