# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 76.24: Functions of special advocate

Extent: E+W

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) adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearings; and
(c) making written submissions to the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/76.24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-76.24
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