[33AF1 Evidence given by children.E+W
(1)A child’s evidence in criminal proceedings shall be given unsworn.
(2)A deposition of a child’s unsworn evidence may be taken for the purposes of criminal proceedings as if that evidence had been given on oath.
F2(2A)A child’s evidence shall be received unless it appears to the court that the child is incapable of giving intelligible testimony.]
(3)In this section “child” means a person under fourteen years of age.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 33A inserted (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 52(1); S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2.
F2S. 33A(2A) inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para.33; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1, APPENDIX A