CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 112
Child can not be compelled to give evidence
CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 112
Child can not be compelled to give evidence
112 Child can not be compelled to give evidence
(1) In a proceeding on an application for an order for a child, the child may
only be called to give evidence with the leave of the Childrens Court.
(2)
The court may grant leave only if the child— (a) is at least 12 years; and
(b) is represented by a lawyer; and
(c) agrees to give evidence.
(3) If the
child gives evidence, he or she may be cross-examined only with the leave of
the court.