# The Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (Inquiries and Hearings Procedure) Rules 2007, Article 26: Appearances at hearing


(1) The persons entitled to appear at a hearing are–
(a) the applicant; and
(b) any other person whose objection is or representations are to be dealt with at the hearing.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall prevent the reporter from permitting any other person to appear at a hearing, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(3) Any person entitled or permitted to appear may do so on that person’s own behalf or be represented by counsel, a solicitor or any other person.
(4) Where there are two or more persons having a similar interest in the issues being considered at the hearing, the reporter may allow one or more persons to appear on behalf of some or all of any persons so interested.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2007/9780110784946/article/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-transport-and-works-scotland-act-2007-inquiries-and-hearings-procedure-rules-2007/article-26
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