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Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
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· 1999-07-27
2026-03-25
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
2025-11-21
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
Changes on 2025-11-21
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- (b) so apply whether the relevant failure or refusal on the part of the accused took place before or after that date.
#### Witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of age or incapacity.
#### Further provisions about directions under section 36.
#### . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Direction prohibiting accused from cross-examining particular witness.
#### Evidence by live link.
#### Interpretation etc. of Chapter I.
#### Restriction on use of answers etc. obtained under compulsion.
#### Inferences from silence not permissible where no prior access to legal advice.
#### General interpretation etc. of Part II.
#### General supplementary provisions.
#### Regulations and orders.
#### Competence of witnesses to give evidence.
@@ -4323,13 +4323,13 @@
[^key-ce3a8e4ab2fa18b65dd44cf95b6bafda]: Words in [s. 44(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/section/44/4/a) inserted (N.I.) (28.9.2023) by [Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2022/19), [ss. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2022/19/section/18), [30(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2022/19/section/30/2); [S.R. 2023/142](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2023/142), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2023/142/article/3)
[^key-14a1b8aa1cb7136b52ad6281aa6b35e9]: [S. 47](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/section/47) applied (with modifications) (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3))
[^key-8989f77e07f13292f2c3ba416ae01616]: [S. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/section/49) applied (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3))
[^key-0e4730e4f3f6ceca46a514097bcb62df]: [S. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/section/51) applied (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3))
[^key-260d7dd282e90f5f1bf5271d5f17ea7d]: [Pt. 2 Ch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/23/part/2/chapter/1) applied (with modifications) (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [s. 49(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/1), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3))
[^key-14a1b8aa1cb7136b52ad6281aa6b35e9]: S. 47 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3)) (as amended (21.11.2025) by [S.I. 2025/1222](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/1/2), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/4))
[^key-8989f77e07f13292f2c3ba416ae01616]: S. 49 applied (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3)) (as amended (21.11.2025) by [S.I. 2025/1222](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/1/2), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/4))
[^key-0e4730e4f3f6ceca46a514097bcb62df]: S. 51 applied (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [ss. 49(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/4), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e)[(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3)) (as amended (21.11.2025) by [S.I. 2025/1222](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/1/2), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/4))
[^key-260d7dd282e90f5f1bf5271d5f17ea7d]: Pt. 2 Ch. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 31.3.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by [Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17), [s. 49(1)-(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/49/1), [90(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/17/section/90/6); [S.I. 2024/1191](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191), [regs. 1(2)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/1/2/g), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/2), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/3/1) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1191/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/261](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/261/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/319](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319), [regs. 1(2)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/1/2/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/3) (with [reg. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/319/regulation/4)); [S.I. 2025/515](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515), [regs. 1(3)(e)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/1/3/e/f), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/2) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/515/regulation/3)) (as amended (21.11.2025) by [S.I. 2025/1222](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/1/2), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/1222/regulation/4))
#### Interpretation and application of section 41.
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- (b) the operation of any rule of law relating to evidence in criminal proceedings.
#### Special provisions relating to sexual offences
#### Extension of provisions of section 21 to certain witnesses over 18.
##### 22A
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- (10) In this section “*relevant recording*”, in relation to a complainant, is a video recording of an interview of the complainant made with a view to its admission as the evidence in chief of the complainant.
#### Interpretation etc. of Chapter I.
#### Child complainants and other child witnesses.
#### Interpretation and application of section 41.
#### Determining competence of witnesses.
#### Warning to jury.
#### Complainants in proceedings for sexual offences.
#### Restriction on evidence or questions about complainant’s sexual history.
#### Competence of witnesses to give evidence.
#### Penalty for giving false unsworn evidence.
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Sections 2 to 5.
In Article 1(2), the words from “and Articles 6 and 8” onwards.
Section 4(7)(d) except for the “or” at the end.
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