311Appearance by audiovisual or audio links etc

311 Appearance by audiovisual or audio links etc (1) This section applies if, in relation to a proceeding or a part of a proceeding (the relevant proceeding), the court has— (a) given a direction under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, section 20 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from participating States) or section 32 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from another place); or (b) made an order under the Court Procedures Rules 2006, rule 6703 (Evidence by telephone etc) about receiving evidence or submissions by telephone, video link or another form of communication in the proceeding. (2) If this section applies, a person who, in a relevant proceeding— (a) is required or entitled to appear personally, whether as a party or as a witness; or (b) is entitled to appear for another person; may appear in the relevant proceeding and participate or give evidence in accordance with the direction or order. (3) A person who appears in a relevant proceeding in accordance with this section is taken to be before the court. (4) In this Act: appearance, in relation to a proceeding and whether by a party or anyone else, includes appearance in accordance with this section if this section applies. proceeding does not include a proceeding about bail.