Evidence Act 2006 - Sex Offences

Question 1

s44

Answer 1

Evidence of sexual experience of complainants in sexual cases (no evidence can be given and no question put to them re sexual experience or reputation of the complainant, with anyone other than the defendant)

Question 2

s87

Answer 2

Privacy as to witness’s precise address

Question 3

s88

Answer 3

Restriction on disclosure of complainant’s occupation in sexual cases

Question 4

s121

Answer 4

Corroboration (does not have to)

Question 5

s35

Answer 5

Previous consistent statements rule (rebuttal evidence)

Question 6

s103

Answer 6

Directions about alternative ways of giving evidence

Question 7

s105

Answer 7

Alternative ways of giving evidence

Question 8

s107

Answer 8

Alternative ways of giving evidence - child witness