# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Part 23: RESTRICTION ON CROSS-EXAMINATION BY A DEFENDANT

Extent: E+W

Contents of this Part
General rules
When this Part applies
rule 23.1
Appointment of advocate to cross-examine witness
rule 23.2
Application to prohibit cross-examination
Exercise of court’s powers
rule 23.3
Application to prohibit cross-examination
rule 23.4
Application to discharge prohibition imposed by the court
rule 23.5
Application containing information withheld from another party
rule 23.6
Representations in response
rule 23.7
Court’s power to vary requirements
rule 23.8

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/part/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/part-23
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