# The Inquiry Rules 2006, Article 15: Warning letters


(1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the warning letter must—
(a) state what the criticism or proposed criticism is;
(b) contain a statement of the facts that the chairman considers substantiate the criticism or proposed criticism; and
(c) refer to any evidence which supports those facts.
(2) The chairman may provide copies of the evidence referred to with the warning letter, if he considers it appropriate to do so.
(3) Where the warning letter is sent to a person under rule 13(1)(b)—
(a) the requirements of paragraph (1) do not apply, but
(b) subject to paragraph (4), the letter must refer to the evidence from which criticism could be inferred.
(4) Paragraphs (1) to (3) are subject to any restrictions on the disclosure of evidence, documents or information pursuant to sections 19 and 23 of the Act, or resulting from a determination of public interest immunity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1838/article/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-rules-2006/article-15
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