SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Evidence given by television link or telephone
Part 1Evidence given by television link
Conduct of hearing
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The witness is to give evidence in the presence of the nominated court.
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The nominated court is to establish the identity of the witness.
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The nominated court is to intervene where it considers it necessary to do so to safeguard the rights of the witness.
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The evidence is to be given under the supervision of the court of the country concerned.
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The evidence is to be given in accordance with the laws of that country and with any measures for the protection of the witness agreed between the Secretary of State and the authority in that country which appears to him to have the function of entering into agreements of that kind.
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Rules of court under section 49 must make provision for the use of interpreters.