CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 352 Limitation on sexual history evidence

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2009 - SECT 352

Sexual history evidence is not to be regarded—

        (a)     as having a substantial relevance to the facts in issue by virtue of any inferences it may raise as to general disposition; or

        (b)     as being proper matter for cross-examination as to credit unless, because of special circumstances, it would be likely materially to impair confidence in the reliability of the evidence of the complainant.

Division 3—Cross-examination of protected witnesses

New s. 353 inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 50.