14HVictims’ appearance at preliminary or committal hearings

14H Victims’ appearance at preliminary or committal hearings The director of public prosecutions must not require a victim to appear at a preliminary hearing or a committal hearing unless— (a) a court directs the victim to appear; or

(b) the director of public prosecutions considers the victims’ appearance necessary in the interests of justice. Note Under the Magistrates Court Act 1930, s 90AA, written statements may generally be admitted as evidence in a committal hearing, however, the court may give leave for evidence to be given in person at the hearing if it considers it necessary in the interests of justice (see that Act, s 90AA (7)).