Rule 33.34 Power of court to control evidenceI1

England and Wales

(1)

When hearing restraint proceedings and receivership proceedings, the Crown Court may control the evidence by giving directions as to—

(a)

the issues on which it requires evidence;

(b)

the nature of the evidence which it requires to decide those issues; and

(c)

the way in which the evidence is to be placed before the court.

(2)

The court may use its power under this rule to exclude evidence that would otherwise be admissible.

(3)

The court may limit cross-examination in restraint proceedings and receivership proceedings.

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