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342 Restriction on questions and evidence concerning complainant's sexual activities

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Explained inBill clause 342
The complainant must not be cross-examined, and the court must not admit any evidence, as to the sexual activities (whether consensual or non-consensual) of the complainant (other than those to which the charge relates), without the leave of the court.
New s. 342 inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 50.S. 342 amended by No. 68/2009 s. 39(4) (ILA s. 39B(1)), renumbered as s. 394 by No. 68/2009 s. 52(f).S. 342(ba) inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 39(3), renumbered as s. 394(1)(ba) by No. 68/2009 s. 52(f).S. 342(2) inserted by No. 68/2009 s. 39(4), renumbered as s. 394(2) by No. 68/2009 s. 52(f).