CRIMES (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2006 (NO 2 OF 2006) - SECT 34 Alternative arrangements for giving evidence in certain proceedings

CRIMES (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2006 (NO 2 OF 2006) - SECT 34

    (1)     Before section 37C(2) of the Evidence Act 1958 insert —

    "(1)     This section does not apply to a witness who is a complainant in relation to a charge for a sexual offence and who is a child or a person with a cognitive impairment.

    Note:     Section 41E provides for alternative arrangements for the giving of evidence by a complainant who is a child or a person with a cognitive impairment in legal proceedings that relate to a charge for a sexual offence.".

    (2)     In section 37C(2)(a)(iii) of the Evidence Act 1958 , for " 1958 ; or" substitute " 1958 .".

    (3)     Section 37C(2)(b) of the Evidence Act 1958 is repealed .