PART 14ADMISSIONS, EVIDENCE AND DEPOSITIONS

Depositions

Conduct of examination14

1

Subject to any directions contained in the order for examination, the examination must be conducted in the same way as if the witness were giving evidence at a final hearing.

2

If all the parties are present, the examiner may conduct the examination of a person not named in the order for examination if all the parties and the person to be examined consent.

3

The examiner must ensure that the evidence given by the witness is recorded in full.

4

The examiner must send a copy of the deposition—

a

to the person who obtained the order for the examination of the witness; and

b

to the court.

5

The court shall give directions as to the service of a copy of the deposition on the other parties.