Paragraph 1

In section 9(5) (requirement for author of written statement to give evidence in person), for “by a puisne judge of the High Court, a Circuit judge or Recorder sitting alone” substitute

“by any of the following sitting alone—

(a)

a puisne judge of the High Court;

(b)

a Circuit judge;

(c)

a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts);

(d)

a Recorder.”