Part II Giving of evidence or information for purposes of criminal proceedings

F1Chapter 1AUse of live link for evidence of certain accused persons

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C133BSection 33A: meaning of “live link”

1

In section 33A “live link” means an arrangement by which the accused, while absent from the place where the proceedings are being held, is able—

a

to see and hear a person there, and

b

to be seen and heard by the persons mentioned in subsection (2),

and for this purpose any impairment of eyesight or hearing is to be disregarded.

2

The persons are—

a

the judge or justices (or both) and the jury (if there is one),

b

where there are two or more accused in the proceedings, each of the other accused,

c

legal representatives acting in the proceedings, and

d

any interpreter or other person appointed by the court to assist the accused.