Proceedings are due to start in earnest this April, which include hearing serious allegations of corruption that reach the highest level of office in this British overseas territory. Any attempt to fetter the independence of the inquiry, obstruct its timely progress, or unduly influence witnesses would severely undermine confidence in the quality of Gibraltar's governance.
Last week, ahead of the start of the inquiry on 8 April, the government published a bill granting it powers to suspend or end a public inquiry. It is being rushed through this week, bypassing the normal six-week post-publication wait before it is debated.
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