# The Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985, Article 9


Every formal investigation shall be conducted in such manner that if substantial criticism is made against any person that person shall have an opportunity of making his defence either in person or otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/1001/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-formal-investigations-rules-1985/article-9
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