Accredited representatives
16.—(1) Where an investigation of an accident is being carried out by an investigating Inspector pursuant to regulation 8, an accredited representative appointed by—
(a)the State of Registry;
(b)the State of Design;
(c)the State of Manufacture;
(d)the State of the operator;
(e)any other State which has, on request, furnished information, facilities or experts to the investigating Inspector in connection with the accident;
may take part in the investigation.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) an accredited representative shall be permitted to—
(a)visit the scene of the accident;
(b)examine the wreckage;
(c)question witnesses;
(d)receive copies of all pertinent documents (saving all just exceptions as may be determined by the investigating Inspector);
(e)have access to all relevant evidence and make submissions; and
(f)be accompanied by such technical and other advisers as may be considered necessary by the authorities of the State by which he is appointed.
(3) In this regulation the expression “investigating Inspector” in a case where more than one Inspector is carrying out the task of investigation means the Inspector nominated under regulation 8(4).