15YFA
In forceUnrepresented defendants—cross‑examination of vulnerable adult complainants
Volume 2Parts IAB to IC (sections 15G to 23W)
Part IADProtecting vulnerable persons
Division 3Cross‑examination
15YFA Unrepresented defendants—cross‑examination of vulnerable adult complainants
(1)
A defendant in a vulnerable adult proceeding who is not represented by counsel is not to cross‑examine a vulnerable adult 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 vulnerable adult complainant any questions that the defendant requests the person to ask the complainant.
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