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).