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Child Protection Act 1999
sec.112Child can not be compelled to give evidence
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### sec.112 Child can not be compelled to give evidence
In a proceeding on an application for an order for a child, the 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, he or she may be cross-examined only with the leave of the court.
(sec.112-ssec.1) In a proceeding on an application for an order for a child, the child may only be called to give evidence with the leave of the Childrens Court.
(sec.112-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.112-ssec.3) If the child gives evidence, he or she 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.