Complainants in proceedings for sexual offencesN.I.
22. No person charged with a sexual offence [F1or a slavery or human trafficking offence] may in any criminal proceedings cross-examine in person a witness who is the complainant, either—
(a)in connection with that offence, or
(b)in connection with any other offence (of whatever nature) with which that person is charged in the proceedings.
F1Words 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)