s 21QC
In forceWarning
Part 3ADomestic violence offence proceedings
21QC Warning
If a defendant cross-examines a witness through an appointed person, the court must issue a warning to the jury (if any) to the effect that:
(a)
the procedure is a routine practice of the court; and
(b) no adverse inference is to be drawn against the defendant as a result of the use of the arrangement; and
(c) the evidence of the witness is not to be given any greater or lesser weight because of the use of the arrangement.
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