Article 17 Statements in lieu of oral evidence

Subject to the provisions of this rule, the tribunal may admit as evidence a witness statement of a proposed witness supplied under rule 9(4) or (8), notwithstanding that he is not to be called as a witness at the hearing.

Evidence shall not be admissible under this rule if it would not have been admissible had it been given orally.

For the purposes of this rule, a written statement purporting to be made and signed by a person and witnessed by another person shall be presumed to have been made by that person unless the contrary be shown.

Nothing in this rule shall prejudice the admission of written evidence which would be admissible apart from the provisions of this rule.