Rule 80.22 Modification of the general rules of evidence and disclosureF1
Part 31 (disclosure and inspection of documents), Part 32 (evidence) and Part 33 (miscellaneous rules about evidence) do not apply to any proceedings to which this Part applies.
Subject to the other rules in this Part, the evidence of a witness may be given either—
orally before the court; or
in writing, in which case it shall be given in such manner and at such time as the court directs.
The court may also receive evidence in documentary or any other form.
The court may receive evidence that would not, but for this rule, be admissible in a court of law.
Every party shall be entitled to adduce evidence and to cross-examine witnesses during any hearing or part of a hearing from which that party and that party’s legal representative are not excluded.
A special advocate shall be entitled to adduce evidence and to cross-examine witnesses.
The court may require a witness to give evidence on oath.
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)
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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)