(1) Evidence must not be excluded in restraint proceedings on the ground that it is hearsay (of whatever degree).
(2) Sections 2 to 4 of the Civil Evidence Act 1995 apply in relation to restraint proceedings as those sections apply in relation to civil proceedings.
(3) Restraint proceedings are proceedings -
(a) for a restraint order;
(b) for the discharge or variation of a restraint order;
(c) on an appeal under section 43 or 44.
(4) Hearsay is a statement which is made otherwise than by a person while giving oral evidence in the proceedings and which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated.
(5) Nothing in this section affects the admissibility of evidence which is admissible apart from this section.