Evidence Act 1893 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Production and Effect of Evidence
154A. Restrictions on questions and evidence in criminal proceedings involving sexual offence or child abuse offence
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In criminal proceedings where the accused is charged with committing a sexual offence or child abuse offence, the following are subject to such restrictions as may be provided for in rules made under subsection (2):
sexual offence
“sexual offence” means any offence specified in Part 2 of the First Schedule, and includes attempting to commit, abetting the commission of, or being a party to a criminal conspiracy to commit, such an offence.
the questions that may be asked of the alleged victim of the offence in cross-examination;
the evidence that may be adduced about the alleged victim.
The Minister may make rules to provide for —
the restrictions mentioned in subsection (1);
any exceptions to those restrictions; and
any application concerning any such restriction or exception.