Article 22 Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences
Northern Ireland
No person charged with a sexual offence F1or a slavery or human trafficking offence may in any criminal proceedings cross-examine in person a witness who is the complainant, either—
(a)
in connection with that offence, or
(b)
in connection with any other offence (of whatever nature) with which that person is charged in the proceedings.
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Textual amendments
- F1
Words in art. 22 inserted (14.1.2015) by Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 2), ss. 24(6), 28(2)