# Civil Evidence Act 1995, Paragraph 16


In section 96(7) of the Children Act 1989 (evidence given by, or with respect to, children: interpretation), for the definition of “civil proceedings” and “court” substitute—
““civil proceedings” means civil proceedings, before any tribunal, in relation to which the strict rules of evidence apply, whether as a matter of law or by agreement of the parties, and references to “the court” shall be construed accordingly;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/38/schedule/1/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-evidence-act-1995/schedule-1/paragraph-16
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