# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 25.9: General requirement for expert evidence to be given in a written report


(1) Expert evidence is to be given in a written report unless the court directs otherwise.
(2) The court will not direct an expert to attend a hearing unless it is necessary to do so in the interests of justice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/25.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-25.9
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