Rule 231 Witness statements – generalI1
England and Wales
(1)
Subject to rule 233 where evidence is required by the Regulations or the Rules as to any matter, such evidence may be provided in the form of a witness statement unless—
(a)
in any specific case a rule or the Regulations makes different provision; or
(b)
the court otherwise directs.
(2)
The court may, on the application of any party to the matter in question order the attendance for cross-examination of the person making the witness statement.
(3)
Where, after such an order has been made, the person in question does not attend, that person’s witness statement must not be used in evidence without the leave of the court.