The Crown Court (Special Measures Directions and Directions Prohibiting Cross-examination) Rules 2002
These Rules contain provisions relating to applications for a special measures direction in the case of witnesses who require assistance on the grounds of age or incapacity or on the grounds of fear or distress about testifying. Rule 2 provides for application for a special measures direction to be made in the form specified in the Schedule to the Rules or a form to the like effect. Applications for a direction to give evidence by means of a live television link or by means of a video recording of the witness’s testimony must provide the additional information specified in Part B or Part C of the form. Rule 3 provides rules for extending the time for making an application for a special measures direction and rule 4 provides for late applications.