### sec.238 Child can not be compelled to give evidence In a proceeding, a child may only be called to give evidence with the leave of the Childrens Court. The court may grant leave only if the child— is at least 12 years; and is represented by a lawyer; and agrees to give evidence. If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court. s 238 amd 2016 No. 57 s 67 sch 1 (sec.238-ssec.1) In a proceeding, a child may only be called to give evidence with the leave of the Childrens Court. (sec.238-ssec.2) The court may grant leave only if the child— is at least 12 years; and is represented by a lawyer; and agrees to give evidence. (sec.238-ssec.3) If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court. - (a) is at least 12 years; and - (b) is represented by a lawyer; and - (c) agrees to give evidence.

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Section sec.238 - Adoption Act 2009 - Child can not be compelled to give evidence — Zoe