Act of Sederunt (Fatal Accident Inquiry Rules) 2017

Joint minutes of agreement

4.10.—(1) It is not necessary for the participants to present information to the inquiry concerning—

(a)a fact agreed by all participants;

(b)a production, the terms and application of which are agreed by all participants.

(2) An agreement is made by lodging a joint minute of agreement.

(3) A joint minute of agreement must be signed by each participant or by that participant’s representative.

(4) Where any participant is not legally represented, a joint minute of agreement must be approved by the sheriff.