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Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023
sec.75Child cannot be compelled to give evidence
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### sec.75 Child cannot be compelled to give evidence
A child may only be called to give evidence in the proceeding with the leave of the Childrens Court.
The Childrens Court may grant leave only if the child—
is at least 12 years; and
agrees to give evidence.
If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the Childrens Court.
(sec.75-ssec.1) A child may only be called to give evidence in the proceeding with the leave of the Childrens Court.
(sec.75-ssec.2) The Childrens Court may grant leave only if the child— is at least 12 years; and agrees to give evidence.
(sec.75-ssec.3) If the child gives evidence, the child may be cross-examined only with the leave of the Childrens Court.
- (a) is at least 12 years; and
- (b) agrees to give evidence.