Section 154A — Restrictions on questions and evidence in criminal proceedings involving sexual offence or child abuse offence

(1)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):

(a)the questions that may be asked of the alleged victim of the offence in cross-examination;

(b)the evidence that may be adduced about the alleged victim.[20/2018]

(2)The Minister may make rules to provide for —

(a)the restrictions mentioned in subsection (1);

(b)any exceptions to those restrictions; and

(c)any application concerning any such restriction or exception.[20/2018]