Date: 18/08/2016

The inquiry into the Edinburgh trams fiasco could lead to criminal prosecutions, the judge chairing the investigation has said. Lord Hardie said his inquiry must not rule on, and has no power to determine, a person's civil or criminal liability. But he said: 'that does not mean nobody will be prosecuted as a consequence of their involvement in the project'. The former Lord Advocate is preparing to take evidence from councillors and the public affected by the disruption. He said the inquiry 'is not merely an academic exercise' given City of Edinburgh Council's indications it may extend the line, and said public co-operation was vital to enable him to make recommendations about future projects.

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The inquiry into the Edinburgh trams fiasco could lead to criminal prosecutions, the judge chairing the investigation says.

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