Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE ACT 2007 - SECT 112

    (1)     The Court may make an order that the vulnerable witness is not entitled to give evidence in a particular way or be provided with support if satisfied:

        (a)     it is not in the interests of justice; or

        (b)     it is inappropriate because of the urgency of the proceeding.

    (2)     In deciding whether or not it is in the interests of justice, the Court must have regard to the following:

        (a)     the need to minimise the harm that may be caused to the witness by giving evidence;

        (b)     whether the witness may be able to give evidence effectively.

    (3)     The Court must state its reasons for making the order.

    (4)     This section applies despite sections 110 and 111.