# The Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, Article 10: Opening and closing statements


(1) The recognised legal representative of a core participant may, unless the chairman directs otherwise,–
(a) make an opening statement to the inquiry panel at the commencement of the first of any inquiry hearings; and
(b) make a closing statement to the inquiry panel.
(2) A core participant who does not have a recognised legal representative may make the opening and closing statements under the conditions referred to in paragraph (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/560/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiries-scotland-rules-2007/article-10
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