Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003

Part 2Evidence given by telephone

Notification of witness

11The nominated court must notify the witness of the time when and the place at which he is to give evidence by telephone.

Conduct of hearing

12The nominated court must be satisfied that the witness is willingly giving evidence by telephone.

13The witness is to give evidence in the presence of the nominated court.

14The nominated court is to establish the identity of the witness.

15The evidence is to be given under the supervision of the court of the participating country.

16The evidence is to be given in accordance with the laws of that country.

17Rules of court under section 49 must make provision for the use of interpreters.