# Act of Sederunt (Summary Applications, Statutory Applications and Appeals etc. Rules) 1999, Rule 2.33: Enquiry when fixing hearing


Where the sheriff fixes a hearing he shall make enquiry whether there is or is likely to be a vulnerable witness within the meaning of section 11(1) of the 2004 Act who is to give evidence at any proof or hearing, consider any child witness notice or vulnerable witness application that has been lodged where no order has been made and consider whether any order under section 12(1) of the 2004 Act requires to be made.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/929/rule/2.33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/act-of-sederunt-summary-applications-statutory-applications-and-appeals-etc-rules-1999/rule-2.33
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