[80AF1Rule where accused’s spouse [F2or civil partner] not compellable.U.K.
The failure of the [F3spouse or civil partner] of a person charged in any proceedings to give evidence in the proceedings shall not be made the subject of any comment by the prosecution.]
Extent Information
E1S. 80A extends to England and Wales only with exceptions as regards courts martial, see s. 120(1)(6)-(8)
Textual Amendments
F1S. 80A inserted (24.7.2002 for E.W.) by 1999 c. 23, s. 67(1), Sch. 4 para. 14 (with Sch. 7 paras. 3(3), 5(2)); S.I. 2002/1739, art. 2(f)
F2S. 80A: words in heading inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 98(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)
F3Words in s. 80A substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 98(a); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)