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EVIDENCE ACT 1977 - SECT 21AM

21AM Use of prerecorded evidence

(1) A video-taped recording of the affected child's evidence made under this subdivision for a proceeding, or a lawfully edited copy of the recording--

(a) is as admissible as if the evidence were given orally in the proceeding in accordance with the usual rules and practice of the court; and
(b) is, unless the relevant court otherwise orders, admissible in--
(i) any rehearing or retrial of, or appeal from, the proceeding; or
(ii) another proceeding in the same court for the relevant charge or for another charge arising out of the same, or the same set of, circumstances; or
(iii) a civil proceeding arising from the commission of the relevant offence.

(2) The admissibility of the recording or copy for a proceeding is not affected only because the child turns 18 before the evidence is presented at the proceeding.



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