Court FAQ's

If a party to the Court proceedings requires an interpreter when giving evidence, the Registrar will arrange for one to be made available.

Yes. The Court will allow any qualified lawyer, who is entitled to appear before the superior courts of his or her jurisdiction, to appear before the Court.

Yes. You may represent yourself before the Court should you wish so. However, many parties to legal proceedings prefer to be represented by their lawyers.

Yes. The Court may call in witnesses to present relevant and admissible evidence. The Registrar of the Court will usually give directions in relation to witness evidence.

The Court may permit those who are unable to attend the Court hearing in-person to provide their evidence via audio or video link.

Yes. Court hearings are open to the public. However, the Court is authorised to order a closed session.

You may expect to be asked questions by your lawyer (if you have one), your opponent’s lawyer (if they have one), and/or the judges if you plan to present evidence before the Court.

You will be required to take an Oath (on a holy book) or an Affirmation (a promise to tell the truth) before giving evidence in the Court.

Judges of the Court sit in panels of three.

The length of the hearing sessions depends on the complexity of the case and the number of evidences presented. Traditionally, Court hearings take place between 10 am and 4 pm. However, the number of hearing days may vary considerably from one case to another.