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Modern Slavery Act 2015, Section 46 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

46Special measures for witnesses in criminal proceedingsE+W+S

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(1)The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 is amended as follows.

(2)In section 17(4) (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress about testifying) for “section 4 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004” substitute “ section 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ”.

(3)In section 25(4)(a) (offences where court may direct evidence to be given in private) for “section 4 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004” substitute “ section 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ”.

(4)In section 33(6)(d) (offences where certain witnesses presumed to be under 18) for “section 4 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004” substitute “ section 1 or 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 ”.

Commencement Information

I1S. 46 in force at 31.7.2015 by S.I. 2015/1476, reg. 2(e) (with regs. 3, 6, 8)

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