2. The Court may, for purposes of obtaining information, request any person or institution of its choice to express an opinion or submit a report to it on any specific point. 3. The Court may, at any time during the proceedings, assign one or more Judges to conduct an enquiry, carry out a visit to the scene or take evidence in any other manner, including to take testimony on oath using appropriate means. Rule 56 Witnesses, Experts and Other Persons 1. The Registrar shall issue summons to witnesses and invite experts or any other persons 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.” 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, on my honour and conscience, discharge my functions as expert independently and impartially.” 4. The oath or declaration referred to in sub-rules 2 and 3 of this Rule shall be taken or made before the Court and the Court shall take notice of the same. 5. The Court shall rule on any challenge arising from an objection to a witness or expert. Rule 57 Recording of Public Hearings The proceedings of the public hearing shall be recorded and such recordings shall be conserved in the archives of the Court. 38 | P a g e