8Procedure if conference not held

8 Procedure if conference not held

(1)  If the Recorder considers that a conference of the parties is unnecessary, the Recorder may, by notice in a form authorised by the Recorder, state the matters for which the Recorder requires proof.

(2)  If a party who receives a notice under subregulation (1) wishes to prove a matter to the Recorder, or to provide evidence on the matter requiring proof under the notice, that party may –

(a) give evidence on oath; or

(b) examine a witness summoned in accordance with regulation 9 ; or

(c) submit a statutory declaration made by the party or by other persons; or

(d) submit a statutory declaration obtained in accordance with regulation 10 .

(3)  If proof is to be produced to the Recorder orally in respect of an application, other than at a hearing under regulation 11  –

(a) a notice to attend, in a form authorised by the Recorder, is to be given to all parties before proof is so given; and

(b) any party attending may cross-examine the witness giving the proof.

(4)  If proof is to be produced to the Recorder in writing in respect of an application, other than at a hearing under regulation 11 , a copy of that proof is to be sent to each party at the address for service specified in the party’s notice of appearance under regulation 6 .