Provisions coming into force on 2nd January 20172

1

Section 28 of the Act2 (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 2nd January 2017 in relation to relevant proceedings.

2

Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of article 2(1) if—

a

they take place before the Crown Court sitting at—

i

Kingston-upon-Thames;

ii

Leeds, or

iii

Liverpool, and

b

the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 16(1)(a) of the Act3 (witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of age) where the witness is aged 16 or 17 at the time of the hearing.