PART 6

INCIDENTAL PROCEDURE: SPECIAL PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 25

USE OF LIVE LINKS

Interpretation
25.1
In this Chapter—
- “evidence” means the evidence of—
  1. the party; or
  2. a person who has been or may be cited to appear before the court as a witness;
- “live link” means—
  1. a live television link; or
  2. where the Court gives permission in accordance with rule 25.2(4), an alternative arrangement;
- “submission” means any oral submission which would otherwise be made to the Court by a party or that party’s representative, including an oral submission in support of a motion.

Application for use of live link
25.2
1
A party may apply to the Court to use a live link to make a submission or to give evidence.
2
An application to use a live link is to be made by motion.
3
Where a party seeks to use a live link other than a live television link, the motion must specify the proposed arrangement.
4
The Court must not grant a motion to use a live link other than a live television link unless the proposed arrangement meets the requirements in paragraph (5).
5
The requirements are that the person using the live link is able to—
a
be seen and heard, or heard, in the courtroom; and
b
see and hear, or hear, the proceedings in the courtroom.
Rule 25.1 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 1.1(2)
Rule 25.2 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 1.1(2)