(1)  Section 63(2) , section 64(2) and section 65(2) , (3) and (8) do not apply to evidence adduced by a party unless that party has given reasonable notice in writing to each other party of the party's intention to adduce the evidence.

(2)  Notice given under subsection (1) is to be given in accordance with any regulations or rules of court made for the purpose of this section.

(3)  The notice must state –

(a) the provisions of this Division on which the party intends to rely in arguing that the hearsay rule does not apply to the evidence; and

(b) if section 64(2) is such a provision, the grounds specified in that provision on which the party intends to rely.

(4)  Despite subsection (1) , if notice has not been given, the court, on the application of a party, may direct that one or more of the provisions specified in subsection (1) apply.

(5)  The direction –

(a) is subject to any conditions the court thinks fit; and

(b) may provide that, in relation to specified evidence, the provisions concerned apply with any modifications the court specifies.