Article 35 Functions of special advocateI1

United Kingdom

The functions of a special advocate are to represent the interests of the appellant by—

(a)

making submissions to the Commission at any hearings from which the appellant and his representatives are excluded;

(b)

F1adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearings; and

(c)

making written submissions to the Commission.

Annotations

F1: Words in rule 35(b) inserted (7.5.2007) by The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/1285), rules 1(1), 20 (with rule 35)