Part 4Custody
Chapter 3Custody Proceedings Rules
112Custody proceedings rules
(1)
The Secretary of State may make rules with respect to proceedings—
(a)
on an application under section 101;
(b)
under section 105(1);
(c)
on an application under section 107(4);
(d)
on a review under section 108(1), 110(4), 111(4) or 171(2).
(2)
Rules under this section may in particular make provision—
(a)
with respect to arrangements preliminary to the proceedings;
(b)
with respect to the representation of the person to whom the proceedings relate;
(c)
with respect to evidence, including the admissibility of evidence;
(d)
for procuring the attendance of witnesses;
(e)
with respect to the immunities and privileges of witnesses;
(f)
with respect to oaths and affirmations;
(g)
with respect to circumstances in which a review under section 108(1), 110(4), 111(4) or 171(2) may be carried out without a hearing;
(h)
with respect to the use for the purposes of the proceedings of live television or telephone links or similar arrangements, including the use of such links or other arrangements as a means of satisfying any requirement imposed by this Act for a person to be brought before a judge advocate;
(i)
for the appointment of persons to discharge administrative functions under the rules.