EVIDENCE ACT 1906 - SECT 106Q

EVIDENCE ACT 1906 - SECT 106Q

106Q .         Identification of accused by child or special witness

                Where evidence of an affected child or a special witness is given in a manner described in section 106N(2) or (4), and the identification of the accused is an issue, the affected child or special witness is not to be required to be in the presence of the accused for that purpose —

            (a)         for any longer than is necessary for that purpose; and

            (b)         before the evidence of the affected child or special witness (including cross-examination and re-examination) is completed.

        [Section 106Q inserted: No. 36 of 1992 s. 8; amended: No. 46 of 2004 s. 25; No. 84 of 2004 s. 82.]