The Chairman of the Dr Giraldi Home Inquiry, Sir Jonathan Parker, has now completed a draft of his final report following last year’s month long hearing. Sir Jonathan has been drafting his report into the issues raised at the Inquiry, including allegations of “mismanagement, misconduct and malpractice, including abuse” at the Dr Giraldi Home, since the conclusion of the final hearing last December. The Chairman explained at the time that anyone who provided evidence to the Inquiry and who was singled out for adverse criticism in the report will be given an opportunity to respond before the document is made public That stage has now been reached, and letters are being sent to relevant persons inviting responses and/or comments by no later than the end of October. The Chairman will consider any such responses or comments before finalising the Report and presenting it to the Government as required by the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference.