Custody

8 Custody rules.

1

After section 75L of each of the 1955 Acts there is inserted—

75M Custody rules.

1

The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to proceedings—

a

on an application under section 75C of this Act;

b

under section 75F(1) of this Act;

c

on a review under section 75G(1) of this Act.

2

Rules under this section may in particular make provision with respect to—

a

arrangements preliminary to the proceedings;

b

the representation of the person to whom the proceedings relate;

c

the admissibility of evidence;

d

procuring the attendance of witnesses;

e

the immunities and privileges of witnesses;

f

the administration of oaths;

g

circumstances in which a review under section 75G(1) of this Act may be carried out without a hearing;

h

the use for the purposes of the proceedings of live television links or similar arrangements, including the use of such a link or other arrangement as a means of satisfying the requirement of section 75C(2)(b), 75F(1) or 75K(7)(b) or (8)(b) of this Act for a person to be brought before a judicial officer or judge advocate;

i

the appointment of persons to discharge administrative functions under the rules.

3

Rules under this section shall be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

2

After section 47M of the 1957 Act there is inserted—

47N Custody rules.

1

The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to proceedings—

a

on an application under section 47D of this Act;

b

under section 47G(1) of this Act;

c

on a review under section 47H(1) of this Act.

2

Rules under this section may in particular make provision with respect to—

a

arrangements preliminary to the proceedings;

b

the representation of the person to whom the proceedings relate;

c

the admissibility of evidence;

d

procuring the attendance of witnesses;

e

the immunities and privileges of witnesses;

f

the administration of oaths;

g

circumstances in which a review under section 47H(1) of this Act may be carried out without a hearing;

h

the use for the purposes of the proceedings of live television links or similar arrangements, including the use of such a link or other arrangement as a means of satisfying the requirement of section 47D(2)(b), 47G(1) or 47L(7)(b) or (8)(b) of this Act for a person to be brought before a judicial officer or judge advocate;

i

the appointment of persons to discharge administrative functions under the rules.

3

Rules under this section shall be made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.