Application of protection of complainants in proceedings for sexual offences provisions

7.—(1) The protection of complainants in proceedings for sexual offences provisions shall apply in relation to proceedings before—

(a)the Court Martial,

(b)the Service Civilian Court, and

(c)the Court Martial Appeal Court,

as they apply in relation to criminal proceedings, subject to the modifications specified in article 8.

(2) In this Order “the protection of complainants in proceedings for sexual offences provisions” means the following provisions of the Act—

(a)section 41 (restriction on evidence or questions about complainant’s sexual history);

(b)section 42(1) and (3) (interpretation and application of section 41); and

(c)section 43 (procedure on applications under section 41).