In a statement posted on the Inquiry’s website today, we are told that the selection process for the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel will not likely be completed before July, due to an unprecedented amount of applications.

Those candidates who make it through to the shortlist will be contacted by the Inquiry in June. You can catch the full statement below, or view it on their website here:

Message from the Inquiry on the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel

“Due to a large number of applicants to the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel (VSCP), and in order to ensure that all of these applications are given due attention and assessment by the Panel and the Chair of the Inquiry, we will now be announcing the successful candidates during June.

We would like to thank all those who have put themselves forward for the VSCP. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Panel and Chair of the Inquiry prior to appointment. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates in June.”