# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 19.8: 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 rule19.7; 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(GL) of a witness who has given written evidence. (Rule 22.1 contains a general power for the court to control evidence.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/19.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-19.8
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