# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 79.19: Function of a special advocate


The function of a special advocate is to represent the interests of a party other than the appropriate Minister by, for example—
(a) making submissions to the court at any hearing from which the party and that party’s legal representative are excluded;
(b) adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at such a hearing;
(c) making applications to the court or seeking directions from the court where necessary; and
(d) making written submissions to the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/79.19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-79.19
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