Part II Giving of evidence or information for purposes of criminal proceedings

C1Chapter II Protection of witnesses from cross-examination by accused in person

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Pt. II Chs. I-III amended (1.9.2001) by 2001 c. 17, s. 57(2) (with ss. 56(2), 63(2), 78); S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2

General prohibitions

I134 Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences.

No person charged with a sexual offence may in any criminal proceedings cross-examine in person a witness who is the complainant, either—

a

in connection with that offence, or

b

in connection with any other offence (of whatever nature) with which that person is charged in the proceedings.