# The Magistrates’ Courts (Knife Crime Prevention Orders) Rules 2020, Article 5: Introduction of hearsay evidence


(1) In the proceedings to which these Rules apply, rules 3, 4 and 5 of the Magistrates’ Courts (Hearsay Evidence in Civil Proceedings) Rules 1999 apply with the following adaptations.
(2) A notice of hearsay evidence under rule 3 of the 1999 Rules (hearsay notices) must be served—
(a) no later than 5 business days before the hearing at which that evidence is introduced; or
(b) within such other period as the court directs.
(3) An application to which rule 4 or rule 5 of the 1999 Rules applies (power to call witness for cross-examination on hearsay evidence; credibility and previous inconsistent statements) must be served as soon as reasonably practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/210/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-knife-crime-prevention-orders-rules-2020/article-5
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