Cap. 12 чл. 199APresence through live video conferencing link.

(1) In any cause, a court may on application of one of the parties or of its own motion, after hearing representations from the parties, direct that any party or witness in a location other than the court itself (hereinafter referred to as the "remote location") shall be treated as being present in the court for any part of the proceedings, including any proceedings which are incidental to the main proceedings, or for the entirety of the proceedings.

(2) A court shall not give an order under sub-article (1) unless:

(a) it is satisfied that facilities are available which enable persons in the remote location to see and hear the court and to be seen and heard by it;

(b) if it would be unfair to any of the parties to hold sittings by a live video conferencing link; or

(c) if it would be contrary to the interests of justice to do so.

(3) If a court decides not to give an order under sub-article (1) to hold sittings by video conferencing link, it shall give its reasons for the refusal.

(4) The Rule Making Board established under article 29 may, by regulations, prescribe rules and codes of practice for the better administration of live video conferencing procedures.