80BComments about lack of, or delays in making, complaint

80B Comments about lack of, or delays in making, complaint (1) This section applies if, in a sexual offence proceeding, evidence is given, or a question is asked of a witness, that tends to suggest that— (a) the complainant made no complaint about the alleged offence; or (b) there was a delay in making a complaint. (2) The judge must–– (a) give the jury a warning to the effect that the absence of, or the delay in making, the complaint does not necessarily indicate that the allegation that the offence was committed is false; and (b) tell the jury that there may be good reasons why a victim of a sexual offence may not make, or may hesitate in making, a complaint about the offence.

Sexual offence proceedings—directions and warnings to juries Division 4.4.4