# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 88.23: Functions of a special advocate


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/88.23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-88.23
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