(1) The Court may order that an enquiry by way of a voir dire
into the admissibility of any evidence or as to the capacity of a witness to
give evidence be had, before the trial Judge, at any stage of any proceedings
whether before or after the jury is empanelled.
(2) Before commencing any
enquiry ordered under subrule (1) the Court shall require the accused person,
if he has not already pleaded to the charge against him, to so plead.
(3)
Unless the Court otherwise orders, a party shall make any statement he intends
to make, and give any evidence he intends to give, before he adduces any other
evidence.
(4) The Court may in any proceedings order, on terms, that evidence
or submissions may be received by telephone, video link or other form of
communication.
