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;
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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.