The minority staff's review suggests that the committee's inquiry can be as expeditious as the Democrats propose because most of the evidence has already been obtained and that evidence usually does not support the allegations that have been made.

CNN: Transcript: Schippers, Lowell briefings before Judiciary panel, part 2

Verita set out the terms of reference for the committee of inquiry in November, and Mr Williamson was asked to review them by Jersey's chief minister.

BBC: Haut de la Garenne

Mr Swinney said it would play a vital part of the government's strategic perspective for the coming years, along with the Finance Committee's inquiry into efficiency savings in public bodies and the Independent Budget Review.

BBC: Local government finance inquiry debate