PART 11Conduct of hearings
Evidence given orally11.2
1
Subject to rule 11.3, evidence at a hearing must be given orally under oath or solemn affirmation.
2
Where—
a
a witness statement has been served in accordance with rule 10.4,
b
a report has been served in accordance with rule 10.5, or
c
the court has allowed an application to give evidence under any of rules 12.1 to 12.4 (which require such applications to be accompanied by a witness statement),
the witness statement or report is to stand as the evidence in chief of the witness unless the court directs otherwise.
3
A witness who gives oral evidence at a hearing may be cross-examined by any party to the proceedings (subject to any direction given under 10.2(2)(f) and to paragraph (4) of this rule).
4
The court may limit cross-examination.