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

154A.—(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]

—(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]