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Evidence Act 2006

Miscellaneous - Transitional provisions

211: Transitional provision concerning giving of evidence by child complainants

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"Help for kids giving evidence in court"

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When you are a child and you need to give evidence in court, the prosecution team can ask the court for help before the trial starts. They do this by making an application for directions under section 107(1). The court can then give directions to make sure everything is ready for when you give your evidence and are asked questions by the other side.

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Part 5Miscellaneous
Transitional provisions

211Transitional provision concerning giving of evidence by child complainants

  1. The prosecution may make an application for directions under section 107(1), before the commencement of that provision, for the purpose of ensuring that the application required under that section in respect of the giving of evidence in chief by the complainant and his or her cross-examination after the commencement of that provision, is made as early as practicable before the case is to be tried.