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  "long_title": "These Rules contain provisions relating to applications for a special measures direction in the case of witnesses who require assistance on the grounds of age or incapacity or on the grounds of fear or distress about testifying. Rule 2 provides for application for a special measures direction to be made in the form specified in the Schedule to the Rules or a form to the like effect. Applications for a direction to give evidence by means of a live television link or by means of a video recording of the witness’s testimony must provide the additional information specified in Part B or Part C of the form. Rule 3 provides rules for extending the time for making an application for a special measures direction and rule 4 provides for late applications.",
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