PART 1

Domestic abuse: offence and aggravation
CHAPTER 3

Miscellaneous provision

Criminal cases involving domestic abuse

Special measures directions
23
1
The Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 is amended as follows.
2
In Article 5 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress about testifying)—
a
in paragraph (4), for “a sexual offence or a slavery or human trafficking offence” substitute “ an offence listed in paragraph (5) ”,
b
after paragraph (4) insert—
5
The offences are—
a
a sexual offence,
b
a slavery or human trafficking offence,
c
an offence involving domestic abuse (see Article 3A).
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3
In Article 13(4)(a) (evidence given in private), for “a sexual offence or a slavery or human trafficking offence” substitute “ an offence listed in Article 5(5) ”.
S. 23 in operation at 21.2.2022 by S.R. 2022/57, art. 2(w)