S.L. 499.22 Art. 25Reopening of investigations.

(1) The Chief Investigator may cause the investigation of any accident or serious incident to be reopened, either generally or as to any part of the investigation, and shall do so -

(a) where new and significant evidence becomes available after the investigation has been closed; or

(b) if for any other reason there is in his opinion ground for suspecting that the reputation of any person has been unfairly and adversely affected.

(2) Where the investigation of an accident or a serious incident has been instituted by another State, the Minister shall obtain the consent of that State before causing the investigation to be reopened.

(3) Any investigation reopened shall be subject to and conducted in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.