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2010-01-23

354. Definitions

354. Definitions

In this Division—

family member, in relation to the complainant or the accused, includes—

(a) a person who is or has been married to the complainant or the accused; and

(b) a person who has or has had an intimate personal relationship with the complainant or the accused; and

(c) a person who is or has been the parent or step-parent of the complainant or the accused; and

(d) a child who normally or regularly resides with the complainant or the accused; and

(e) a guardian of the complainant or the accused; and

(f) another person who is or has been ordinarily a member of the household of the complainant or the accused;


protected witness means—

(a) the complainant; or

(b) a family member of the complainant; or

(c) a family member of the accused; or

(d) any other witness whom the court declares under section 355 to be a protected witness.


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