(1) An intermediary for a witness in a relevant proceeding has the following
functions in relation to the witness’s evidence in the proceeding—
(a) to
communicate or explain to the witness questions put to the witness, to the
extent necessary to enable the witness to understand the questions;
(b) to
communicate or explain to a person asking questions of the witness the answers
given by the witness in reply, to the extent necessary to enable the person to
understand the answers.
(2) An intermediary for a witness in a
relevant proceeding also has the functions conferred on the intermediary under
subdivision 3 in relation to directions hearings.
(3) In performing a
function under this division, an intermediary—
