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ADOPTION ACT 2009 - SECT 238

Child can not be compelled to give evidence

238 Child can not be compelled to give evidence

(1) In a proceeding, a child may only be called to give evidence with the leave of the Childrens Court.
(2) The court may grant leave only if the child—
(a) is at least 12 years; and
(b) is represented by a lawyer; and
(c) agrees to give evidence.
(3) If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court.



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