21JRequirements for recorded statement

21J Requirements for recorded statement (1) To be admissible, a recorded statement must be made: (a) as soon as practicable after the events mentioned in the statement occurred; and (b) with the informed consent of the complainant. (3) A recorded statement: (a) must include a statement by the complainant as to the complainant's age; and (b) must be made as a statutory declaration in compliance with section 20 of the Oaths, Affidavits and Declarations Act 2010. (4) If any part of a recorded statement is in a language other than English: (a) the recorded statement must contain an English translation of the part; or (b) a separate written English translation of the part must accompany the recorded statement.

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