RESTRICTION ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 19 OF THE INQUIRIES ACT 2005RELATING TO EVIDENCE HEARD IN THE ORAL HEARING ON 8 OCTOBER 2026

The Chairman has the power under section 19 of the Inquiries Act 2005 (“the Act”) to make orders restricting attendance at a hearing and on the disclosure or publication of evidence and documents given, produced or provided to the Inquiry.

Any threat to break such an order, or any breach of it, can be certified to the High Court or Court of Session under section 36 of the Act, which will deal with it as though the breach had occurred in proceedings before that court, and may be punishable by a fine or committal to prison.

In exercise of the power, IT IS ORDERED THAT:

1. In the afternoon session of the hearing on 8 October 2026 the names of two individuals were mentioned that are subject to provisional ciphers within the Inquiry’s disclosure. The Inquiry is awaiting applications for anonymity from a Core Participant on behalf of the individuals. There shall be no broadcast, public reporting or any other publication of the names whilst the receipt and outcome of this application remain outstanding.
2. The names of the individuals have been removed from the Inquiry transcript and YouTube video.
3. This Order remains in force for the duration of the Inquiry and at all times thereafter, unless otherwise ordered.
4. The Chairman of the Inquiry may vary or revoke this Order by making a further order during the course of the Inquiry.

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5. The High Court and the Court of Session have the power to imprison or fine for any breach of this Order.
6. Any breach of this Order by any means whatsoever shall be notified in writing to the Solicitor of the Inquiry immediately upon identification of the breach.

Rt. Hon. Lord Turnbull
Inquiry Chairman
9 October 2026