Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00908:clause:3_15yj
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00908
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 15YJ
Character Range: 66483–67551

15YJ  Giving evidence by closed‑circuit television

 (1) If the child witness' evidence is given by means of closed‑circuit television from a location outside a courtroom:
 (a) that location is taken to be part of the courtroom in which the proceeding is being held; and
 (b) the court may order that a court officer be present at that location; and
 (c) the court may order that another person be present with the child:
 (i) to act as an interpreter; or
 (ii) to assist the child with any difficulty in giving evidence associated with a disability; or
 (iii) to provide the child with other support.

 (2) An order under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) does not limit the operation of section 15YM.

 (3) The court may adjourn the proceeding, or a part of the proceeding, to a court or other place that is equipped with facilities for evidence to be given by means of closed‑circuit television if:
 (a) the court is not equipped with facilities for evidence to be given by means of closed‑circuit television; or
 (b) the court otherwise considers it appropriate to do so.