reg 98 Application for special measures direction permitting admission of video recorded evidence in chief
(1) This rule applies where an application is made for a special measures direction including provision by virtue of section 27 of the 1999 Act. (2) The application must be accompanied by a copy of the video recording which (or part of which) it is proposed to tender in evidence. (3) Where the application is made by the Director, he must at the same time serve on each defendant a copy of that recording. (4) The application must include the following information— (a) the date on which the recording was made; (b) the times at which the recording commenced and finished, including details of any interruptions; (c) the address of the premises where the recording was made, and the usual function of those premises; (d) in relation to each person present at any point during, or immediately before, the recording— (i) the name, age and occupation of the person; (ii) the time for which he was present; and (iii) his relationship (if any) to the witness; (e) in relation to the equipment used for the recording— (i) a description of the equipment; (ii) the number of cameras used; (iii) whether the cameras were fixed or mobile; (iv) the number and location of the microphones; (v) the video format used; and (vi) whether it offered single or multiple recording facilities and, if so, which were used; and (f) if the recording is a copy— (i) the location of the master recording; and (ii) details of when and by whom the copy was made. (5) Where the applicant is a defendant and the application is granted, the applicant must, not later than the close of the case for the prosecution, serve on each other party to the proceedings a copy of the video recording which (or part of which) it is proposed to tender in evidence under the direction.