Paragraph 40 Shorthand writers

The judge may in writing nominate one or more persons to be official shorthand writers to the court.

The court may, at any time in the course of proceedings under these Regulations, appoint a shorthand writer to take down the evidence of a person examined in pursuance of a court order under article 19 or 21 of the Model Law.

The remuneration of a shorthand writer appointed in proceedings under these Regulations shall be paid by the party at whose instance the appointment was made or otherwise as the court may direct.

Any question arising as to the rates of remuneration payable under this paragraph shall be determined by the court in its discretion.