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123 No cross-examination in certain proceedings

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Explained inBill clause 123 EM on clause 123

(1)This section applies to a proceeding that relates (wholly or partly) to a charge for—

S. 123(1) substituted by Nos 38/2022 s. 67, 5/2025 s. 11(2).

(a)a sexual offence; or

(b)a family violence offence; or

(c)an offence against section 21A(1) of the Crimes Act 1958 (stalking).

(2)Despite anything to the contrary in this Part, the Magistrates' Court must not grant leave to cross-examine any witness in a proceeding to which this section applies.

Examples to s. 123(2) repealed by No. 5/2025 s. 11(3).

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