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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958
42GTechnical requirements for audio visual links and audio links
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42G Technical requirements for audio visual links and audio links
(1) The technical requirements for an audio visual link are—
(a) all appropriate persons at the court point and a remote point have access to equipment that enables them to see and hear—
(i) the person appearing before the court, giving evidence or making a submission; and
(b) any requirements prescribed by rules of court for or with respect to the following—
(i) the form of audio visual link;
(iii) the layout of cameras;
(iv) the standard, or speed, of transmission;
(v) the quality of communication;
(vi) any other matter relating to the link; and
(c) any requirements imposed by the presiding judge or magistrate.
(2) The technical requirements for an audio link are—
(a) all appropriate persons at the court point and a remote point have access to equipment that enables them to hear—
(i) the person appearing before the court, giving evidence or making a submission; and
(b) any requirements prescribed by rules of court for or with respect to the following—
(i) the form of audio link;
(iii) the standard, or speed, of transmission;
(iv) the quality of communication;
(v) any other matter relating to the link; and
(c) any requirements imposed by the presiding judge or magistrate.
(3) Any requirements imposed by the presiding judge or magistrate under subsection (1)(c) or (2)(c) must not be inconsistent with any provision of this Part or any rules of court.
S. 42H inserted by No. 4/1997