PART 2WORKS ON COMMON LAND
Procedure at inquiries14
1
At the start of an inquiry, the inspector must—
a
identify the main issues to be considered at the inquiry;
b
identify any matters on which he requires further explanation from any person appearing at the inquiry; and
c
explain the procedure to be followed at the inquiry.
2
Paragraph (1)(a) does not preclude other issues from being considered, or raised by persons appearing, at the inquiry.
3
If a person giving evidence at the inquiry has provided a written statement of evidence in accordance with a direction under regulation 13(5), the inspector may direct that—
a
the written statement is to be treated as the person’s evidence, or as part of the person’s evidence; and
b
other parties at the inquiry may cross-examine the person on the written statement.