Section 79.21(1)

Where the appropriate Minister objects under rule 79.20(5)(b) to a proposed communication by the special advocate or to the form in which it is proposed to be made the court will fix a hearing for the appropriate Minister and the special advocate to make oral representations, unless— the special advocate gives notice to the court that the special advocate does not challenge the objection; the court — has previously considered an objection under rule 79.20(5)(b) to the same or substantially the same communication; and is satisfied that it would be just to uphold or dismiss that objection without a hearing; or the appropriate Minister and the special advocate consent to the court deciding the issue without a hearing.

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