15YF
In forceUnrepresented defendants—cross‑examination of child complainants
Volume 2Parts IAB to IC (sections 15G to 23W)
Part IADProtecting vulnerable persons
Division 3Cross‑examination
15YF Unrepresented defendants—cross‑examination of child complainants
(1)
A defendant in a child proceeding who is not represented by counsel is not to cross‑examine a child complainant.
Note:
A person is not to cross‑examine certain persons at committal proceedings or proceedings of a similar kind—see section 15YHA.
(2)
A person appointed by the court is to ask the child any questions that the defendant requests the person to ask the child.
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