# The Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules 2005, Article 103: Evidence – general


(1) No written evidence may be relied on at the hearing of the application unless—
(a) it has been served in accordance with rule 102; or
(b) the court gives permission.
(2) The court may require or permit a party to give oral evidence at the hearing.
(3) The court may give directions requiring the attendance for cross-examination of a witness who has given written evidence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2795/article/103 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-adoption-rules-2005/article-103
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