Article 12 Opening and closing statements
(1)
The recognised legal representative of a core participant may, with the consent of the chairperson—
(a)
make an opening statement to the inquiry panel at the commencement of the first of any oral hearings, and
(b)
make a closing statement to the inquiry panel.
(2)
A core participant who does not have a recognised legal representative may, with the consent of the chairperson, make the opening and closing statements referred to in paragraph (1).