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(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3) below, where a child has been cited to give evidence in a trial, the court may, on an application being made to it, authorise the giving of evidence by the child by means of a live television link.
(2)The court may grant an application under subsection (1) above only on cause shown having regard in particular to—
(a)the possible effect on the child if required to give evidence, no such application having been granted; and
(b)whether it is likely that the child would be better able to give evidence if such application were granted.
(3)In considering whether to grant an application under subsection (1) above, the court may take into account, where appropriate, any of the following—
(a)the age and maturity of the child;
(b)the nature of the alleged offence;
(c)the nature of the evidence which the child is likely to be called on to give; and
(d)the relationship, if any, between the child and the accused.
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