Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Appeal Court Rules) 2015

CHAPTER 25 USE OF LIVE LINKS

Interpretation

25.1.  In this Chapter—

“evidence” means the evidence of—

(a)

the party; or

(b)

a person who has been or may be cited to appear before the court as a witness;

“live link” means—

(a)

a live television link; or

(b)

where the Court gives permission in accordance with rule 25.2(4), an alternative arrangement;

“submission” means any oral submission which would otherwise be made to the Court by a party or that party’s representative, including an oral submission in support of a motion.

Application for use of live link

25.2.—(1) A party may apply to the Court to use a live link to make a submission or to give evidence.

(2) An application to use a live link is to be made by motion.

(3) Where a party seeks to use a live link other than a live television link, the motion must specify the proposed arrangement.

(4) The Court must not grant a motion to use a live link other than a live television link unless the proposed arrangement meets the requirements in paragraph (5).

(5) The requirements are that the person using the live link is able to—

(a) be seen and heard, or heard, in the courtroom; and

(b) see and hear, or hear, the proceedings in the courtroom.