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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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