Accredited representatives16

1

Where an investigation of an accident is being carried out by an investigating Inspector pursuant to regulation 8, an accredited representative appointed by—

a

the State of Registry;

b

the State of Design;

c

the State of Manufacture;

d

the State of the operator;

e

any other State which has, on request, furnished information, facilities or experts to the investigating Inspector in connection with the accident;

may take part in the investigation.

2

For the purposes of paragraph (1) an accredited representative shall be permitted to—

a

visit the scene of the accident;

b

examine the wreckage;

c

question witnesses;

d

receive copies of all pertinent documents (saving all just exceptions as may be determined by the investigating Inspector);

e

have access to all relevant evidence and make submissions; and

f

be accompanied by such technical and other advisers as may be considered necessary by the authorities of the State by which he is appointed.

3

In this regulation the expression “investigating Inspector” in a case where more than one Inspector is carrying out the task of investigation means the Inspector nominated under regulation 8(4).