Provision coming into force on 3rd June 20192

1

Section 28 of the Act2 (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 3rd June 2019 in relation to relevant proceedings.

2

Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if either paragraph (3) or (4) applies.

3

This paragraph applies if—

a

the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at—

i

Kingston-upon-Thames;

ii

Leeds; or

iii

Liverpool; and

b

the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 17(4) of the Act3 (complainants in respect of a sexual offence or modern slavery offence who are witnesses in proceedings relating to that offence, or that offence and any other offences).

4

This paragraph applies if—

a

the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at—

i

Bradford;

ii

Carlisle;

iii

Chester;

iv

Durham;

v

Mold; or

vi

Sheffield; and

b

the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 16 of the Act4 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of age or incapacity).