JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2021 (NO. 11 OF 2021) - SECT 13 Making of direction for audio visual appearance by child

JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2021 (NO. 11 OF 2021) - SECT 13

    (1)     In section 42P(7) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 , for "if the court is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist." substitute "if the court is satisfied—

        (a)     that exceptional circumstances exist; or

        (b)     that appearance by audio visual link is—

              (i)     necessary for the purposes of the court's case management generally; and

              (ii)     consistent with the interests of justice; and

              (iii)     reasonably practicable in the circumstances.".

    (2)     After section 42P(9) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958 insert —

    "(9A)     An address to the court by a victim under subsection (9) may be given—

        (a)     in person; or

        (b)     by audio visual link; or

        (c)     by audio link.".