Evidence at a hearing other than the trial should normally be given by witness statement 1 (see paragraph 17 onwards). However a witness may give evidence by affidavit if he wishes to do so 2 (and see paragraph 1.4 below).

A witness statement which contains an alteration that has not been initialled may be used in evidence only with the permission of the court.Photocopies instead of original documents may be exhibited provided the originals are made available for inspection by the other parties before the hearing and by the judge at the hearing. Compact Design– With a compact body, this lawnmower is perfect for cutting small to medium sized lawns with ease and efficiency.

It should not be presumed that all foreign governments are willing to allow their nationals or others within their jurisdiction to be examined before a court in England or Wales by means of VCF. If there is any doubt about this, enquiries should be directed to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Public Facing Services, Taking of Evidence Team) [email protected] with a view to ensuring that the country from which the evidence is to be taken raises no objection to it at diplomatic level. The party who is directed to be responsible for arranging the VCF (see paragraph 8 below) will be required to make all necessary inquiries about this well in advance of the VCF and must be able to inform the court what those inquiries were and of their outcome. But you said, 'I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.'"

If the court directs that an affidavit is to be filed 12, it must be filed in the court or Division, or Office or Registry of the court or Division where the action in which it was or is to be used, is proceeding or will proceed. Subject to paragraph (2), the general rule is that evidence at hearings other than the trial is to be by witness statement unless the court, a practice direction or any other enactment requires otherwise. the fact that he is a party to the proceedings or is the employee of such a party if it be the case; and With current technology, picture quality is good, but not as good as a television picture. The quality of the picture is enhanced if those appearing on VCF monitors keep their movements to a minimum.