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EVIDENCE ACT 1939 - SECT 21QC

Warning

If a defendant cross-examines a witness through an appointed person, the court must issue a warning to the jury (if any) to the effect that:

        (a)     the procedure is a routine practice of the court; and

        (b)     no adverse inference is to be drawn against the defendant as a result of the use of the arrangement; and

        (c)     the evidence of the witness is not to be given any greater or lesser weight because of the use of the arrangement.



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