387EUse of recorded statement as complainant's evidence-in-chief

387E Use of recorded statement as complainant's evidence-in-chief (1) A complainant may give evidence-in-chief (wholly or partly) in the form of a recorded statement in accordance with this Division. S. 387E(2) amended by No. 1/2026 s. 81. (2) In determining whether or not to have a complainant give evidence wholly or partly in the form of a recorded statement, the prosecution must take into account— (a) the wishes of the complainant; and (b) any evidence of intimidation of the complainant by the accused; and (c) the purpose of the **Family Violence Protection Act 2008**. The purpose of the **Family Violence Protection Act 2008** is set out in section 1 of that Act. S. 387F inserted by No. 33/2018 s. 116.