Section 79.19

The function of a special advocate is to represent the interests of a party other than the appropriate Minister by, for example— making submissions to the court at any hearing from which the party and that party’s legal representative are excluded; adducing evidence and cross-examining witnesses at such a hearing; making applications to the court or seeking directions from the court where necessary; and making written submissions to the court.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15