Paragraph 4

For section 3 there shall be substituted the following section:—

“Proceedings in the Bailiwick of Guernsey

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(1)

The Bailiff may, by rules made under this subsection—

(a)

make provision, in relation to such proceedings pursuant to the Convention as are specified in those rules, being proceedings taking place in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, for the attendance of witnesses, the taking of evidence and the production of documents;

(b)

direct that any of the provisions of the Foreign Tribunals Evidence Act 1856^f1 (which relates to the taking of evidence for the purpose of proceedings before a foreign tribunal) shall apply to such proceedings pursuant to the Convention as are specified in those rules, with or without any modifications or exceptions specified in those rules.

(2)

Any rules made under subsection (1) of this section may be varied or revoked by subsequent rules so made.”.