Rule 76.24 Functions of special advocateF1
England and Wales
The functions of a special advocate are to represent the interests of a relevant party by—
(a)
making submissions to the court at any hearings from which the relevant party and his legal representatives are excluded;
(b)
F2adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearings; and
(c)
making written submissions to the court.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Pt. 76 inserted (14.3.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/656), rule 1, Sch.
- F2
Words in rule 76.24(b) inserted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 16(c)