Rule 88.23 Functions of a special advocateF1
The functions of a special advocate are to represent the interests of a relevant party by—
(a)
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;
(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
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Pt. 88 inserted (27.2.2015) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2015 (S.I. 2015/406), rule 1, Sch.