# Act of Sederunt (Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules) 2017, Rule 2.3: Taking into account the inquiry principles

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(1) The sheriff must take into account the inquiry principles when—
(a) interpreting these Rules; and
(b) making any orders.
(2) Participants and representatives must respect the inquiry principles by—
(a) taking into account the inquiry principles when seeking an order; and
(b) assisting the sheriff with the duty in paragraph (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/103/rule/2.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-fatal-accident-inquiry-rules-2017/rule-2.3
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