# The Inquiry Rules 2006, Article 11: Opening and closing statements


(1) The recognised legal representative of a core participant may—
(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 make the opening and closing statements referred to in paragraph (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1838/article/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-rules-2006/article-11
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