Rule 2.32 Live linksF1

On cause shown, a party may apply by motion for authority for the whole or part of–

through a live link.

In paragraph (1)–

• “witness” means a person who has been or may be cited to appear before the court as a witness F2, except a vulnerable witness within the meaning of section 11(1) of the 2004 Act;

• “submission” means any oral submission which would otherwise be made to the court by the party or his representative in person including an oral submission in support of a motion; and

• “live link” means a live television link or such other arrangement as may be specified in the motion by which the witness, party or representative, as the case may be, is able to be seen and heard in the proceedings or heard in the proceedings and is able to see and hear or hear the proceedings while at a place which is outside the courtroom.