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).