F1SCHEDULE 3AProhibitions and limitations on use of live links
Other use of live audio links in preliminary and incidental proceedings etc
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(1)
This paragraph applies to eligible criminal proceedings which meet any of the conditions in paragraph 1.
(2)
The defendant may not take part in the proceedings through a live audio link for the purpose of giving evidence.
(3)
A person (other than the defendant) may not take part in the proceedings through a live audio link for the purpose of giving evidence unless—
(a)
there are no suitable arrangements by means of which that person could give evidence through a live video link, and
(b)
the parties agree to that person giving evidence through a live audio link.
(4)
This paragraph does not apply to proceedings which meet any of the conditions in paragraph 1 if the court is minded to deal with a person for contempt of court (including enquiring into conduct and imposing punishment) at the proceedings (but see paragraph 4).