Appointment of witness intermediary—generally
4AJ Appointment of witness intermediary—generally
A court may appoint an intermediary in a criminal proceeding for a witness with a communication difficulty—
on its own initiative; or
on the application of—
the DPP; or
the witness; or
the accused person.
Example—communication difficulty
a mental or physical disability that impedes speech
A court must not appoint an intermediary for a witness under this section if satisfied that the witness—
is aware of their right to make an application for an intermediary to be appointed; and
is able to, and wishes to, give evidence without the assistance of an intermediary.
In making a decision under this section, the court is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself as it considers appropriate.
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