113Evidence given outside courtroom

113 Evidence given outside courtroom If evidence of a vulnerable witness is given outside the courtroom using an audiovisual link, the following provisions apply: (a) the place where the witness gives the evidence is taken to be in the courtroom; (b) the Court must decide who is to be present in the same room as the witness while the evidence is given; (c) the Court may give directions: (i) to ensure necessary communication between persons in the courtroom and the witness; and (ii) to ensure images of the defendant are not transmitted to the place where the witness is giving evidence; and (iii) to ensure the witness's evidence can be heard in the courtroom and the Judge can adequately observe the demeanour of the witness while giving evidence; and (iv) to deal with any incidental matter.

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