s 109
In forceNo cross-examination of child
Chapter 4Legal proceedings and evidentiary matters
Part 4.1Evidence in proceedings for domestic violence orders
Division 3Evidence of children
109 No cross-examination of child
(1)
A child who gives evidence by written or recorded statement need not appear at the hearing and cannot be cross-examined in relation to the child's evidence.
(2)
The prohibition against cross-examination of a child in subsection (1) applies whether or not a defendant is represented by a legal practitioner.
Division 4 Evidence of vulnerable witnesses
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