ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation) Regulations, 2024
30. Coordination with judicial authorities
Edition: 2025-01-31 · In force
30. Coordination with judicial authorities
(1)Any investigation conducted in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations shall be separate from any judicial or administrative proceedings to apportion blame or liability.(2)The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department shall endeavour to cooperate with judicial authorities so that an investigation is not impeded by administrative or judicial investigations or proceedings.(3)Cooperation shall be achieved through agreements, procedures and arrangements that may cover access to the site of the accident, preservation of and access to evidence, initial and ongoing debriefings of the status of each process, exchange of information, appropriate use of safety information and resolution of conflicts.(4)The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department shall ensure coordination between the Investigator-In-Charge and judicial authorities while giving particular attention to evidence which requires prompt recording and analysis for the investigation to be successful, such as the examination and identification of victims and read-outs of flight recorder recordings.