Rule 80.20 Functions of a special advocateF1
The functions of a special advocate are to represent the interests of a relevant party by—
making submissions to the court at any hearing or part of a hearing from which the relevant party and the relevant party’s legal representative are excluded;
adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearing or part of a hearing; and
making written submissions to the court.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Pt. 80 inserted (15.12.2011) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/2970), rule 1, Sch.
Notes on Part 80
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Pt. 80 heading inserted (20.12.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1397), rules 1, 4
- F3
Words in Pt. 80 Table of Contents inserted (20.12.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1397), rules 1, 5(a)
- F4
Words in Pt. 80 Table of Contents substituted (20.12.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/1397), rules 1, 5(b)