s 21B Meaning and effect of live link.
(1) In Article 21A “ live link ” means an arrangement by which the accused, while absent from the place where the proceedings are being held, is able— (a) to see and hear a person there; and (b) to be seen and heard by the persons mentioned in paragraph (2); and for this purpose any impairment of eyesight or hearing is to be disregarded. (2) The persons are— (a) the judge and the jury (if there is one); (b) where there are two or more accused in the proceedings, each of the other accused; (c) legal representatives acting in the proceedings; and (d) any interpreter or other person appointed by the court to assist the accused.