Admissibility of preliminary conference evidence

In force

(1)

This section applies to a proceeding for a protection order if a preliminary conference is held in relation to the application for the order.

(2)

Evidence must not be given before, or statements made in, the court about words spoken or anything done at the preliminary conference that is related to a question to be decided by the court in the proceeding unless—

(a)

the parties otherwise agree; or

(b)

the court is satisfied that there are substantial reasons why, in the interests of justice, the evidence should be given, or statements made.

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