Hong Kong Regulations

MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY REGULATIONS - REGULATION 5

Chief Secretary may direct inspector to investigate

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(1) Where an accident or occurrence which is notifiable under these
regulations has occurred, the Chief Secretary may direct an inspector to
investigate the same.

(2) The paramount purpose of such an investigation is to determine the
circumstances and causes of the accident or occurrence with a view to avoiding
similar accidents or occurrences in the future, rather than to ascribe blame
therefor to any person.

(3) The Chief Secretary may in place of any inspector directed to carry out an
investigation under paragraph (1) direct another inspector to proceed with the
investigation, and in that case the investigation may be continued as if the
change had not occurred.

(4) The inspector shall, on completion of an investigation, make a report to
the Chief Secretary who shall cause the contents thereof to be brought to the
attention of the public in such manner as he thinks fit.

(5) A report shall state the circumstances of the accident or occurrence and
conclusions as to its cause and any observations and recommendations which the
inspector thinks necessary for the avoidance of similar accidents or
occurrences.