Section 15YH — Crimes Act 1914: Represented defendants—cross-examination of vulnerable persons

(1) A defendant in a proceeding who is represented by counsel is not to cross-examine, except through counsel, a person to whom subsection (2) applies. Note: A person is not to cross-examine certain persons at committal proceedings or proceedings of a similar kind—see section 15YHA. (2) This subsection applies to the following persons: (a) for a child proceeding—a child witness; (b) for a vulnerable adult proceeding—a vulnerable adult complainant; (c) for a special witness proceeding—a special witness for whom an order under subsection 15YAB(3) is in force for this section.