The mandatory direction under s 21AW(2) of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld) must address each separate measure taken under the relevant subdivision, including the presence of a support person, and not merely the pre-recording of evidence. Where the Crown case depends entirely on the uncorroborated evidence of a young child complainant with delayed disclosure and unusual features, the proviso cannot be applied to cure the failure to give the mandatory direction.
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