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Rule 82.10 Functions of a special advocateF1

The functions of a special advocate are to represent the interests of a specially represented party by—

(a)

making submissions to the court at any hearing or part of a hearing from which the specially represented party and the specially represented party’s legal representatives are excluded;

(b)

adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearing or part of a hearing;

(c)

making applications to the court or seeking directions from the court where necessary; and

(d)

making written submissions to the court.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 82 inserted (27.6.2013) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1571), rule 1, Sch.

Notes on Part 82

Textual amendments

F2

Words in Pt. 82 Table of Contents inserted (6.4.2026) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026 (S.I. 2026/97), rules 1(2)(a), 8(1)