SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 27Use of live links in legal proceedings: Northern Ireland

PART 1Powers of courts and tribunals to direct use of live links

Meaning of references to participation in proceedings

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A reference in this Part of this Schedule to participating in any proceedings includes (in particular) participation—

a

as a party to the proceedings,

b

as a witness,

c

as a judge or other member of the court or tribunal,

d

as a member of a jury,

e

as a legal representative acting in the proceedings,

f

as an interpreter or other person appointed by the court or tribunal to assist in the proceedings,

g

as the clerk to the court or tribunal, or

h

as a representative of the press.