[F1Function of a special advocateE+W
79.19. The function of a special advocate is to represent the interests of a party other than the Treasury by, for example—
(a)making submissions to the court at any hearing from which the party and that party’s legal representative are excluded;
(b)adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at such a hearing;
(c)making applications to the court or seeking directions from the court where necessary; and
(d)making written submissions to the court.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 79 inserted (4.12.2008) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/3085), rule 1, Sch.