# Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, Section 34: Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences.


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/section/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/youth-justice-and-criminal-evidence-act-1999/section-34
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