F1Part 80 Proceedings under the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011F2and Part 2 of the National Security Act 2023

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
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Words in Pt. 80 heading inserted (20.12.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1397), rules 1, 4

SECTION 4General Provisions

Modification of the general rules of evidence and disclosure80.22

1

Part 31 (disclosure and inspection of documents), Part 32 (evidence) and Part 33 (miscellaneous rules about evidence) do not apply to any proceedings to which this Part applies.

2

Subject to the other rules in this Part, the evidence of a witness may be given either—

a

orally before the court; or

b

in writing, in which case it shall be given in such manner and at such time as the court directs.

3

The court may also receive evidence in documentary or any other form.

4

The court may receive evidence that would not, but for this rule, be admissible in a court of law.

5

Every party shall be entitled to adduce evidence and to cross-examine witnesses during any hearing or part of a hearing from which that party and that party’s legal representative are not excluded.

6

A special advocate shall be entitled to adduce evidence and to cross-examine witnesses.

7

The court may require a witness to give evidence on oath.