In December 2016, the Inquiry announced that it would update its governance structure so that key areas of the Inquiry’s work will be overseen by a Panel member. As a result, the Inquiry’s Academic Advisory Board (AAB) has been dissolved and its work will be taken forward by the Research Steering Group, chaired by Professor Sir Malcolm Evans.
Former AAB members will continue to give expert academic and ethical advice to the Panel regarding the Inquiry's research as requested.
The Panel would like to thank all members of the AAB for their valuable contribution to the work of the Inquiry so far and looks forward to consulting with them as the Inquiry progresses.
The IICSA Research Code of Ethics, setting out the Inquiry’s ethical standards and processes, will continue to underpin all research carried out by the Inquiry.