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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 6d

Today's session has now adjourned, marking the end of our lockdown and restrictions hearings.

We thank Lord Sumption, professors Miles, Wilson, Parker, Busby, Cairney and the expert witnesses from previous sessions for their important contributions to our investigations.

Lockdown and Restrictions | Social and Ethical Considerations | 2 October 2025 (afternoon session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 6d

This afternoon's session has now started.

Watch the broadcast online: youtube.com/live/Z8SRNQ2...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 6 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 6d

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.45pm with more social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 2 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Social and Ethical Considerations | 2 October 2025 (morning session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 6d

Today's session has now started.

Watch the broadcast online: youtube.com/live/r3ZCNZ2...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 6 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 6d

Day six of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.30am.

Leading experts will discuss the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 2 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 6 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 7d

Today's session has now adjourned. We will return tomorrow at 9.30am for our final session of these hearings.

More information and broadcast streams are available on our website:
www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 2 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Social and Ethical Considerations | 1 October 2025 (afternoon session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 7d

This afternoon's session has now started. Watch the broadcast online: youtube.com/live/6cly0fZ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 5 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 7d

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.30pm with the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 1 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Social and Ethical Considerations | 1 October 2025 (morning session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 7d

Today's session has now started.

Watch the broadcast online:
youtube.com/live/fByoCrR...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 5 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 7d

Day five of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am.

Leading experts will discuss the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 1 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 5 | Social and Ethical Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 8d

Today's session has adjourned. We thank Professors Sunetra Gupta, Mark Woolhouse, David Heymann and Clare Bambra for their important contributions to our investigations.

We will return tomorrow at 9.45am:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 1 October 202...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Scientific Considerations | 30 September 2025 (afternoon session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 8d

This afternoon's session has now started.

Watch the broadcast online:
youtube.com/live/8YhP-0L...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 8d

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.45pm with further scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 30 September ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Scientific Considerations | 30 September 2025 (morning session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 8d

Today's session has now started. Watch the broadcast online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykHR...

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Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 8d

Day three of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am. Experts from UK universities will discuss the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 30 September ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 4 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 9d

Today's session has now adjourned. We will return tomorrow at 9.30am with more evidence from UK experts on the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 30 September ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Scientific Considerations | 29 September 2025 (afternoon session)

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 9d

This afternoon's session has now started. Watch the broadcast online: youtube.com/live/b8_NRBu...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 3 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 9d

Today's session has adjourned for lunch. We will return at 1.30pm with the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 29 September ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Scientific Considerations | 29 September 2025 (morning session)

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 9d

Today's session has now started.

Watch the broadcast online: youtube.com/live/ebx5O5n...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 3 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 9d

Day three of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am.

Experts from UK universities will discuss the scientific considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency:

www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 29 September ...

Lockdown and Restrictions | Day 3 | Scientific Considerations | Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 12d

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 12d

Through #LetsBeHeard, young students shared how the pandemic’s impact went beyond just online learning.

We heard how the entire student experience was affected – social connections, skills development and preparation for working life.

See what they said: www.covid19inquiry.scot/report/voice...

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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · 13d

We will return on Monday 29 September with experts discussing scientific considerations around using lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as infection prevention tools: www.covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lock...

The Inquiry will examine the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures as tools available to governments to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency. Date: 29 September ...