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28Order of examination in chief, cross-examination and re‑examination
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28 Order of examination in chief, cross-examination and re‑examination
Unless the court otherwise directs—
(a) cross-examination of a witness is not to take place before the examination in chief of the witness; and
(b) re-examination of a witness is not to take place before all other parties who wish to do so have cross-examined the witness.