Originally Posted by
Mick Smith
The most sensible interpretation of reconvening to look at the XV227 case is that the BOI’s remit did not go back that far.
This is possibly quite likely. A BOI will initially have both a blank sheet and a closely defined set of terms of reference. It is arguably that this is correct so that they may focus on the actual event.
Only as the investigation proceeds may its TORs be altered to cover areas not initially thought relevant. Of course it may be that some areas are not identified or are not brought to the BOIs attention or indeed are ruled outside the BOIs TORs. I believe there have been several recent Government enquiries where the investigation has been constrained by close TORs! (Butler?)
This is possibly the service that TD has performed, lifting the carpet and letting light into areas that some people may have wished to avoid being brought to light