Philomena Lee in High Court challenge to quash parts of mother and baby homes report

Philomena Lee claims she was entitled to be given an opportunity to make submissions on sections of the report before it was finalised.

Retired nurse Philomena Lee has brought a High Court challenge aimed at quashing parts of the final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes.

Ms Lee, now aged 88 and living in England, claims the disputed sections do not accurately reflect her evidence to the commission and breach her fundamental rights, including to fair procedures and natural and constitutional justice.