NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC News
The inquiry examining abuse claims in NI’s children’s homes and juvenile justice institutions has announced a closing date of 30 April for anyone wanting to speak in private to the inquiry.
The Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry (HIA) was set up to investigate allegations dating from 1922 to 1995.
It is investigating claims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as childhood neglect.
It began hearing evidence in January.
The closing date of 30 April at 17:00 BST for anyone wishing to speak to the forum was announced by the inquiry’s chairman, Sir Anthony Hart, at Banbridge Courthouse on Thursday.
In announcing the closing date, the Sir Anthony said: “It is necessary to bring the acknowledgment forum application process to a close to facilitate the forum informing the work of the statutory inquiry.
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