# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 58: Personal attendance of witness


The Chair of the tribunal or court may, at any stage of the proceedings on the complaint, require the personal attendance at the hearing of—
(a) the author of a witness statement, or
(b) an expert who has produced a report, or is giving evidence in another form, in accordance with rule 51.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/58 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-58
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