15YH

Represented defendants—cross‑examination of vulnerable persons

In force

(1)

A defendant in a proceeding who is represented by counsel is not to cross‑examine, except through counsel, a person to whom subsection (2) applies.

Note:

A person is not to cross‑examine certain persons at committal proceedings or proceedings of a similar kind—see section 15YHA.

(2)

This subsection applies to the following persons:

(a)

for a child proceeding—a child witness;

(b)

for a vulnerable adult proceeding—a vulnerable adult complainant;

(c)

for a special witness proceeding—a special witness for whom an order under subsection 15YAB(3) is in force for this section.

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