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.
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