Section 22 SupportersI1I2I3I4
Where the special measure to be used is a supporter, another person (“the supporter”) nominated by or on behalf of the vulnerable witness in respect of whom the special measure is to be used may be present alongside the witness for the purpose of providing support whilst the witness is giving evidence.
Where the person nominated as the supporter is to give evidence in the proceedings, that person may not act as the supporter at any time before giving evidence.
The supporter must not prompt or otherwise seek to influence the vulnerable witness in the course of giving evidence.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 22 in force at 1.4.2005 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2005/168, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)
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S. 22 in force at 30.11.2005 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2005/590, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)
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S. 22 in force at 1.4.2006 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2006/59, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4)
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S. 22 in force at 1.11.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2007/447, art. 3, Sch. (with art. 4)