Part 4U.K.Custody

Chapter 3U.K.Custody Proceedings Rules

112Custody proceedings rulesU.K.

(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.

Commencement Information

I2S. 112 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4