Provision coming into force on 30th September 20212.

(1)

Section 28 of the Act2 (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 30th September 2021 in relation to relevant proceedings.

(2)

Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if paragraph (3) applies.

(3)

This paragraph applies if—

(a)

the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at—

(i)

Durham;

(ii)

Harrow;

(iii)

Isleworth; or

(iv)

Wood Green; and

(b)

the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 17(4) of the Act3 (complainants in respect of a sexual offence or a modern slavery offence who are witnesses in proceedings relating to that offence, or that offence and any other offences).