# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 48.14: Cross-examination of maker of written witness statement or other hearsay

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where a party wants the court’s permission to cross-examine a person who made a statement which another party wants to introduce as hearsay.
(2) The party who wants to cross-examine that person must—
(a) apply in writing, with reasons; and
(b) serve the application on—
(i) the court officer, and
(ii) the party who served the hearsay.
(3) A respondent who wants to cross-examine such a person must apply to do so not more than 5 business days after service of the hearsay by the applicant.
(4) An applicant who wants to cross-examine such a person must apply to do so not more than 3 business days after service of the hearsay by the respondent.
(5) The court—
(a) may decide an application under this rule without a hearing; but
(b) must not dismiss such an application unless the person making it has had an opportunity to make representations at a hearing.
[Note. See also section 3 of the Civil Evidence Act 1995.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/48.14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-48.14
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