Hearing of witnesses
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After the identity of the witness has been established and before hearing his evidence, the presiding judge shall ask the witness to make the following declaration: “I solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
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The witness shall give his evidence to the Court.
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The hearing of a witness who has signed a written witness statement shall begin with the confirmation of the evidence given therein. The witness may elaborate on the evidence contained in his written witness statement.
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The presiding judge and the judges of the panel may put questions to the witness.
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Under the control of the presiding judge, the parties may put questions to the witness. The presiding judge may prohibit any question which is not designed to adduce admissible evidence.
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With the consent of the Court a witness may give evidence in a language other than the language of proceedings.