153Examination—provisions for vulnerable witnesses

153 Examination—provisions for vulnerable witnesses (1) At any time during an examination, if the commission becomes aware that a witness is under 16 years old, the commission must immediately release the person from compliance with any examination summons applying to the person. (2) If a witness is under 18 years old, the witness must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or an independent person.

(3) If a witness does not have knowledge of the English language sufficient to enable the witness to understand or answer questions, the commission must provide for a competent interpreter to be present for the examination. (4) The commission must direct that an independent person be present during the examination of a witness if— (a) the commission believes the witness has a mental impairment; or (b) the witness gives the commission reasonably satisfactory medical evidence that the witness has a mental impairment.