Application of Part
56A Application of Part
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part applies in relation to a confidential communication whenever made.
(2) This Part applies in relation to the following criminal proceedings:
committal proceedings in respect of a sexual offence;
the hearing of a charge for a sexual offence;
a trial in respect of a sexual offence;
where those proceedings are commenced after the commencement of this Part, regardless of when the offence is alleged to have been committed.
For the purposes of subsection (2):
committal proceedings commence on the committal mention date; and
(b) the hearing of a charge commences on the taking of a formal plea from the accused; and
a trial commences on the arraignment of the accused.
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