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Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004

Section 68A – Restrictions on evidence in certain cases involving sexual abuse

87.This new section creates a general rule that evidence or questioning with reference to character and sexual behaviour is not admissible in children’s referrals. The prohibition applies to the child who is the subject of the referral or any other witness in respect of whom the evidence is to be admitted.

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