34 Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences.E+W
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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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 34 wholly in force at 4.9.2000; Pt. II Chs. 1-4 (ss. 16-52) in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 68(4); s. 34 in force at 4.9.2000 by S.I. 2000/2091, art. 2(a)