Part 3Criminal evidence, investigations and procedure
Chapter 3Vulnerable and intimidated witnesses
Special measures for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses
98Eligibility for special measures: age of child witnesses
1
The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c. 23) is amended as follows.
2
In section 16(1)(a) (witnesses eligible because under 17), for “17” substitute “18”.
3
In section 21 (special provisions relating to child witnesses)—
a
in subsection (8), for “17” substitute “18”, and
b
in subsection (9)(b), for “17” substitute “18”.
4
In section 22 (extension of section 21 to certain witnesses)—
a
in the title, for “17” substitute “18”, and
b
in subsection (1)(a)(ii), for “17” substitute “18”.