9Child giving evidence by audiovisual link

9 Child giving evidence by audiovisual link (a) a child is to give evidence in a proceeding; and (b) the proceeding is to be heard in a courtroom; and (c) the courtroom and an external place are linked by an audiovisual link. (2) The child’s evidence must be given by audiovisual link unless the court otherwise orders. (3) However, the evidence of a child who is an accused person in a proceeding is not to be given by audiovisual link. (4) The court may make an order under subsection (2) only if satisfied (a) the child prefers to give evidence in the courtroom; or (i) the proceeding may be unreasonably delayed; or (5) While the child is at the external place to give evidence, the place is taken to be part of the courtroom.