Rule 46 Witnesses, Experts and Other Persons 1. The Registrar shall issue summons to any witness, expert or other person the Court decides to hear. 2. After verification of his/her identity and before giving evidence, every witness shall take the following oath or make the following solemn declaration: “I swear/solemnly declare upon my honour and conscience that I will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” The oath or solemn declaration shall be recorded. 3. After verification of his/her identity and before carrying out his/her task, every expert shall take the following oath or make the following solemn declaration: “I swear/solemnly declare that I will discharge my functions as expert on my honour and conscience.” The oath or solemn declaration shall be recorded. 4. The oath or declaration referred to in sub-rules 2 and 3 of this Rule shall be taken or made before the Court. 5. The Court shall rule on any challenge arising from an objection to a witness or expert. Rule 47 Questions Put During Hearings 1. The Presiding Judge, or any Judge, may put questions to the representatives of the parties, and if applicable, the representative of the Commission, the witnesses, experts, and other persons appearing before the Court. 29