Provision coming into force on 1st February 20232.
(1)
In so far as it is not already in force, section 28 of the Act2 (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 1st February 2023, in relation to relevant proceedings.
(2)
Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if—
(a)
the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at a place in England and Wales determined in accordance with section 78(3) of the Senior Courts Act 19813, and
(b)
the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of—
(i)
section 16 of the Act4 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of age or incapacity), or
(ii)
section 17(4) of the Act5 (complainants in respect of a sexual offence or a modern slavery offence who are witnesses in proceedings relating to that offence, or that offence and any other offences).