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.