# The Inquiry Rules 2006, Article 17: Reports


(1) Following delivery of the report (or any interim report) to the Minister, but prior to publication, the chairman 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 the report, and any interim report are to be treated, until the report, or interim report, has been published by the chairman, 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 chairman.
(3) A breach of the obligation referred to in paragraph (2) is actionable at the suit of the chairman, subject to the defences applying to actions for breach of confidence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1838/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-rules-2006/article-17
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