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provides that , if the accused obtains an order (under clause 150(1)), the DPP may appear and address the court at the hearing at which evidence is taken. The clause provides the court with a discretion to make any order it considers in the interests of justice with respect to the examination or cross-examination of a person giving evidence under this clause. A person cross-examining a witness giving evidence under this section is not limited to the issue with respect to which the order was made under clause 150(1). This operates in the same way as the "Hurdle" test referred to in clause 124. Cross-examination of a person under this clause must comply with clause 132 (setting out rules for the cross-examination of witnesses) and the evidence must be given and recorded in the same manner as evidence at a committal hearing. In relation to the record of the evidence, the clause provides that it must be forwarded to the DPP as soon as possible and it has the effect, and must be treated, as if it were a record of evidence given at the committal hearing.