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).