# The Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse Rules (Northern Ireland) 2013, Article 7: Recognised legal representative


(1) This rule applies where there are two or more core participants or other persons, each of whom seeks to be legally represented, and the chairperson considers that—
(a) their interests in the outcome of the inquiry are similar;
(b) the facts they are likely to rely on in the course of the inquiry are similar; and
(c) it is fair and proper for them to be jointly represented.
(2) The chairperson must direct that those persons shall be represented by a single recognised legal representative or a single team of recognised legal representatives, and the chairperson may designate one or more qualified lawyers for that purpose.
(3) Subject to paragraph (4), any such designation must be agreed by the persons intended to be represented pursuant to it.
(4) If no agreement on a designation is forthcoming within a reasonable period, the chairperson may designate an appropriate lawyer who, in his opinion, has sufficient knowledge and experience to act in this capacity.
(5) The chairperson may vary or revoke any direction or designation under this rule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2013/171/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-into-historical-institutional-abuse-rules-northern-ireland-2013/article-7
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