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Article 18 Reports

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(1)

Following delivery of any report of the inquiry to the First Minister and deputy First Minister, but prior to publication, the chairperson must give a copy of the version of the report which is to be published, to—

(a)

each core participant; and

(b)

to their recognised legal representative, if any.

(2)

The contents of any report of the inquiry are to be treated, until the report has been published by the chairperson, as subject to an obligation of confidence owed by each person, who pursuant to paragraph (1) has received a copy of the report, to the chairperson.

(3)

A breach of the obligation referred to in paragraph (2) is actionable at the suit of the chairperson, subject to the defences applying to actions for breach of confidence.