(1)  If a person is required to appear or be brought before the justices for any purpose, the person may appear or be brought before the justices –

(a) in person; or

(b) by audio visual link within the meaning of the Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1999 ; or

(c) if the justices direct, by any other means in accordance with that direction.

(2)  Despite subrule (1)(b) and (c) , the justices may direct that the person be brought before them in person.