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(1) This Order may be cited as the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Commencement No. 23) Order 2022.
(2) In this Order, “the Act” means the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.
(3) This Order extends to England and Wales.
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(1) Section 28 of the Act (video recorded cross-examination or re-examination) comes into force on 31st March 2022 in relation to relevant proceedings.
(2) Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if paragraph (3) applies.
(3) This paragraph applies if—
(a) the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at—
(i) Great Grimsby Combined Court;
(ii) Kingston-upon-Hull Combined Court Centre; or
(iii) York; and
(b) the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 17(4) of the Act (complainants in respect of a sexual offence or a modern slavery offence who are witnesses in proceedings relating to that offence, or that offence and any other offences).
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(1) Section 28 of the Act comes into force on 4th April 2022 in relation to relevant proceedings.
(2) Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if paragraph (3) applies.
(3) This paragraph applies if—
(a) the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at Bradford Combined Court Centre; and
(b) the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 17(4) of the Act.
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(1) Section 28 of the Act comes into force on 11th April 2022 in relation to relevant proceedings.
(2) Proceedings are relevant for the purposes of paragraph (1) if paragraph (3) applies.
(3) This paragraph applies if—
(a) the proceedings take place before the Crown Court sitting at Teesside Combined Court Centre; and
(b) the witness is eligible for assistance by virtue of section 17(4) of the Act.
James Cartlidge
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Ministry of Justice
30th March 2022