Section 34 Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences.I1C1
No person charged with a sexual 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.
Annotations
Modifications
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S. 34 applied (with modifications) (31.10.2009) by The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Application to Service Courts) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2083), arts. 1, 5, 6
Commencement
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S. 34 wholly in force at 4.9.2000; Pt. II Chs. 1-4 (ss. 16-52) in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 68(4); s. 34 in force at 4.9.2000 by S.I. 2000/2091, art. 2(a)
Notes on Chapter II
Modifications
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Pt. II Chs. I-III amended (1.9.2001) by 2001 c. 17, s. 57(2) (with ss. 56(2), 63(2), 78); S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2