a proceeding of relative formality (though generally less formal than a trial), generally public, with definite issues of fact or of law to be tried, in which witnesses are heard and evidence presented. It is a proceeding where evidence is taken to determine issue of fact and to render decision on basis of that evidence.
1. Kohus võib oma istungi või osa sellest kuulutada kinniseks: ... kuni 15-aastase, psüühiliste häiretega või nõrgamõistusliku isiku ärakuulamiseks.
2. Kohtunik võib pärast protsessiosalise seletuse, tunnistaja ütluse ja eksperdi suulise vastuse ärakuulamist selle sisu lühidalt sõnastatuna salvestada.
The oral procedure shall consist of ... the hearing by the Court of agents, advisers and lawyers entitled to practise before a court of a Member State and of the submissions of the Advocate General, as well as the hearing, if any, of witnesses and experts.
