Queensland Numbered Acts

MERIBA OMASKER KAZIW KAZIPA (TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL CHILD REARING PRACTICE) ACT 2020 - SECT 89

89 Child can not be compelled to give evidence

(1) In a proceeding, a child may be called to give evidence only with the leave of the 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.