# The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) Rules 2003, Article 35: Functions of special advocate

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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) adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at any such hearings; and
(c) making written submissions to the Commission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1034/article/35 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/special-immigration-appeals-commission-procedure-rules-2003/article-35
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