s 112
In forceCourt's power relating to vulnerable witness giving evidence
Chapter 4Legal proceedings and evidentiary matters
Part 4.1Evidence in proceedings for domestic violence orders
Division 4Evidence of vulnerable witnesses
112 Court's power relating to vulnerable witness giving evidence
(1) The Court may make an order that the vulnerable witness is not entitled to give evidence in a particular way or be provided with support if satisfied:
(a)
it is not in the interests of justice; or
(b)
it is inappropriate because of the urgency of the proceeding.
(2) In deciding whether or not it is in the interests of justice, the Court must have regard to the following:
(a) the need to minimise the harm that may be caused to the witness by giving evidence;
(b)
whether the witness may be able to give evidence effectively.
(3)
The Court must state its reasons for making the order.
(4)
This section applies despite sections 110 and 111.
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