Part 3

Criminal evidence, investigations and procedure
Chapter 3

Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses

Special measures for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses

Evidence by live link: presence of supporter
102
1
In section 24 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c. 23) (evidence by live link), after subsection (1) insert—
1A
Such a direction may also provide for a specified person to accompany the witness while the witness is giving evidence by live link.
1B
In determining who may accompany the witness, the court must have regard to the wishes of the witness.
2
In section 27 of that Act (video recorded evidence in chief), after subsection (9) insert—
9A
If the court directs under subsection (9) that evidence is to be given by live link, it may also make such provision in that direction as it could make under section 24(1A) in a special measures direction.
S. 102 in force at 27.6.2011 by S.I. 2011/1452, art. 2(a)