PART 12EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 6Special measures directions
Application for special measures direction permitting admission of video recorded evidence in chief98
1
This rule applies where an application is made for a special measures direction including provision by virtue of section 27 of the 1999 Act.
2
The application must be accompanied by a copy of the video recording which (or part of which) it is proposed to tender in evidence.
3
Where the application is made by the Director, he must at the same time serve on each defendant a copy of that recording.
4
The application must include the following information—
a
the date on which the recording was made;
b
the times at which the recording commenced and finished, including details of any interruptions;
c
the address of the premises where the recording was made, and the usual function of those premises;
d
in relation to each person present at any point during, or immediately before, the recording—
i
the name, age and occupation of the person;
ii
the time for which he was present; and
iii
his relationship (if any) to the witness;
e
in relation to the equipment used for the recording—
i
a description of the equipment;
ii
the number of cameras used;
iii
whether the cameras were fixed or mobile;
iv
the number and location of the microphones;
v
the video format used; and
vi
whether it offered single or multiple recording facilities and, if so, which were used; and
f
if the recording is a copy—
i
the location of the master recording; and
ii
details of when and by whom the copy was made.
5
Where the applicant is a defendant and the application is granted, the applicant must, not later than the close of the case for the prosecution, serve on each other party to the proceedings a copy of the video recording which (or part of which) it is proposed to tender in evidence under the direction.