PART VIEVIDENCE

Affidavit evidence29

1

Except where these Rules provide otherwise, evidence in proceedings governed by these Rules shall be given by affidavit.

2

An affidavit for use in proceedings under these Rules may be sworn—

a

in England or Wales, before any person authorised to take affidavits under the Commissioners for Oaths Acts 1889 and 18916, under the Solicitors Act 19747, or under the Courts and Legal Services Act 19908 or before any officer of the court of, or above, the rank of higher executive officer;

b

outside England and Wales, before any person before whom an affidavit may be sworn for use in the Supreme Court.