# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 40.8: Right to introduce evidence

Extent: E+W

No person may introduce evidence without the court’s permission.
[Note. Section 159(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 entitles the parties to give evidence, subject to procedure rules.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/40.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-40.8
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