Section 23 Special measures directionsI1

(1)

The Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 is amended as follows.

(2)

In Article 5 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress about testifying)—

(a)

in paragraph (4), for “a sexual offence or a slavery or human trafficking offence” substitute “ an offence listed in paragraph (5) ”,

(b)

after paragraph (4) insert—

“(5)
The offences are—
(a)
a sexual offence,
(b)
a slavery or human trafficking offence,
(c)
an offence involving domestic abuse (see Article 3A).”.

(3)

In Article 13(4)(a) (evidence given in private), for “a sexual offence or a slavery or human trafficking offence” substitute “ an offence listed in Article 5(5) ”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 23 in operation at 21.2.2022 by S.R. 2022/57, art. 2(w)