11.2.—(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.