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2010-01-24

384. Direct testimony in addition to recording

384. Direct testimony in addition to recording

(1) On the application of the prosecution, the court may direct that the complainant is to give direct testimony additional to a recording admitted into evidence if the court is satisfied that—

(a) the complainant is able and wishes to give direct testimony; and

(b) it is in the interests of justice to do so.

(2) A complainant may be cross-examined and re examined in relation to any direct testimony given by the complainant in response to a direction under subsection (1).

Note

Any other cross-examination requires leave under section 385.

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