When you call a witness in a court case, you usually ask them questions to help your side. But sometimes, the witness might say things that don't help you, and the Judge might decide they are being hostile. If this happens, the Judge can give you permission to ask the witness different questions, like you would if they were a witness for the other side, and you can ask them these questions to the extent that the Judge allows.
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In any proceeding, the party who calls a witness may, if the Judge determines that the witness is hostile and gives permission, cross-examine the witness to the extent authorised by the Judge.
