Regulation 9 Subsequent or reopened investigations

Notwithstanding a decision not to investigate, the Chief Inspector may at any subsequent time carry out a safety investigation if satisfied that there is a good reason in the interests of the objective in regulation 5 to do so.

The Chief Inspector may reopen a safety investigation if, following its completion, new and important evidence becomes available that in the Chief Inspector’s opinion could have a material effect on any safety recommendations made.

Any safety investigation may be reopened either in whole or in part and a reopened investigation is subject to and must be carried out in accordance with these Regulations.