The Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007

Application for an award under section 40(1) of the Act

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17.—(1) An applicant may apply in writing to the chairman at any time for an award to be made under section 40(1) of the Act (award of compensation and expenses by chairman).

(2) Where the application relates to amounts to be incurred in respect of legal representation, it must state–

(a)the nature and estimated duration of the legal representation for which the award is sought;

(b)the proposed hourly rates of any legal representative providing that representation; and

(c)any other expenses relating to legal representation.