53D

Cross‑examination of child by unrepresented person

In force

If, in any proceedings under this Act, a person who is not represented wishes to cross‑examine a child who, in accordance with section 53A, has given oral evidence, the examiner —

(a)

is not entitled to do so directly; but

(b)

may put any question to the child by stating the question to a judicial officer or a person approved by the court,

and that person is to repeat the question accurately to the child.

[Section 53D inserted: No. 38 of 2004 s. 37.]

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