http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/2789/article/22The Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-15Expert Participation2023-09-28 PART IIIPROTECTION OF WITNESSES FROM CROSS-EXAMINATION BY ACCUSED IN PERSON<Emphasis>General prohibitions</Emphasis>Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences22No person charged with a sexual offence or a slavery or human trafficking offence may in any criminal proceedings cross-examine in person a witness who is the complainant, either—ain connection with that offence, orbin connection with any other offence (of whatever nature) with which that person is charged in the proceedings.Words in art. 22 inserted (14.1.2015) by Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 2), ss. 24(6), 28(2)
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