Print Options
PrintThe Whole
Instrument
PrintThis
Section
only
Status:
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
Provision coming into force on 1st February 2023
2.—(1) In so far as it is not already in force, section 28 of the Act() (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 1st February 2023, in relation to relevant proceedings.
(2) Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if—
(a)the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at a place in England and Wales determined in accordance with section 78(3) of the Senior Courts Act 1981(), and
(b)the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of—
(i)section 16 of the Act() (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of age or incapacity), or
(ii)section 17(4) of the Act() (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).
Back to top