Hearing of witnesses
Chapter 1 – Witnesses and experts of the parties
Rule 178 – Hearing of witnesses
- After the identity of the witness has been established and before hearing his evidence, the presiding judge shall ask the witness to make the following declaration:
“I solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
- The witness shall give his evidence to the Court.
- The hearing of a witness who has signed a written witness statement shall begin with the confirmation of the evidence given therein. The witness may elaborate on the evidence contained in his written witness statement.
- The presiding judge and the judges of the panel may put questions to the witness.
- Under the control of the presiding judge, the parties may put questions to the witness. The presiding judge may prohibit any question which is not designed to adduce admissible evidence.
- With the consent of the Court a witness may give evidence in a language other than the language of proceedings.
Relation with Agreement:
Relation with Statute:
Linking to this rule:
Rule 177 – Summoning of witnesses to the oral hearing
Rule 179 – Duties of witnesses