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EVIDENCE (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1991 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 2)

Note 1     The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

              •     child

              •     Childrens Court

              •     Commonwealth country

              •     Coroner's Court

              •     doctor

              •     document

              •     DPP

              •     entity

              •     Executive

              •     foreign country

              •     Governor-General

              •     lawyer

              •     may (see s 146)

              •     Minister (see s 162)

              •     must (see s 146)

              •     oath

              •     sentence administration board

              •     take (an oath).

"ACT court"—see the Evidence Act 2011, dictionary, part 1.

Note     ACT court means the Supreme Court or Magistrates Court, and includes an entity that, in exercising a function under a territory law, is required to apply the laws of evidence.

"audio link", for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.

"audiovisual link" means a system of 2-way communication linking different places so that a person at any of them can be seen and heard at the other places.

"audiovisual recording", for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40E.

"civil proceeding", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"complainant"—

        (a)     for division 4.2 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general)—see section 38; and

        (b)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40A; and

        (c)     for division 4.2B (Sexual offence proceedings—giving evidence at pre-trial hearing)—see section 40N; and

        (d)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)––see section 41 (1); and

        (e)     for division 4.4 (Evidence of complainant's sexual reputation and activities)––see section 48; and

        (f)     for division 4.6 (Sexual offence proceedings—directions and warnings to juries)––see section 68.

"counsellor", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"court", for part 2 (Evidence of children)—see section 5.

"criminal proceeding"—

        (a)     for this Act generally—see the Court Procedure Rules 2006, dictionary; and

        (b)     for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"dangerously ill person", for part 6 (Evidence in criminal proceedings—dangerously ill people)—see section 90.

"document recording a protected confidence", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"evidence receiving entity" means an entity other than an ACT court that is authorised under a law in force in the ACT, or by consent of parties, to receive evidence.

Examples

1     ACAT

2     judicial commission

3     remuneration tribunal

4     sentence administration board

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

"external place", for a proceeding, means a place other than the courtroom where the proceeding is heard.

give evidence in a proceeding by audiovisual link

        (a)     for part 2 (Evidence of children)—see section 6; and

        (b)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)—see section 40X.

"harm", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)
––see section 54.

"less serious violent offence", for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings)—see section 37.

"Magistrates Court", for part 2 (Evidence of children)—see section 5.

"participating State", for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.

"preliminary criminal proceeding", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"proceeding"—

        (a)     for this Act generally—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, part 1; and

        (b)     for part 2 (Evidence of children)—see section 5; and

        (c)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)—see section 40X; and

        (d)     for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"protected confidence", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 55.

"protected confidence evidence", for division 4.5 (Protection of counselling communications)––see section 54.

"recognised court", for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.

"relative", for division 4.2 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general)see section 38BA.

"relevant person", for division 4.2 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general)—see section 38B.

"serious violent offence", for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings)—see section 37.

"sexual offence"—

        (a)     for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings) generally—see section 37; and

        (b)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40AA (1); and

        (c)     for division 4.2B (Sexual offence proceedings—giving evidence at pre-trial hearing)—see section 40NA; and

        (d)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)—see section 41B (1).

"sexual offence proceeding"—

        (a)     for division 4.2 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general)—see section 38; and

        (b)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40B; and

        (c)     for division 4.2B (Sexual offence proceedings—giving evidence at pre-trial hearing)—see section 40O; and

        (d)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)––see section 41 (2); and

        (e)     for division 4.4 (Evidence of complainant's sexual reputation and activities)––see section 48; and

        (f)     for division 4.6 (Sexual offence proceedings—directions and warnings to juries)––see section 68.

"similar act witness"—for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings)—see section 37.

"State", for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.

"territory court", for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)—see section 16.

"tribunal", in relation to a State, for part 3 (Use of audiovisual links and audio links)––see section 16.

"violent offence"—

        (a)     for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings) generally—see section 37; and

        (b)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40AA (2); and

        (c)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)—see section 41B (2).

"violent offence proceeding"—

        (a)     for division 4.2 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general)—see section 38A; and

        (b)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40C; and

        (c)     for division 4.3 (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link)––see section 41A.

"witness"—

        (a)     for division 4.2A (Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence)—see section 40D; and

        (b)     for division 4.2B (Sexual offence proceedings—giving evidence at pre-trial hearing)—see section 40P.

"witness with a disability"—

        (a)     for part 4 (Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings)—see section 37; and

        (b)     for division 7.1 (Evidence of witnesses with disabilities or vulnerabilities)—see section 100.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

A = Act

NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form

o = order

am = amended

om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment

ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice

pres = present

def = definition

prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument

(prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary

pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

r = rule/subrule

Assembly

reloc = relocated

div = division

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired

R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette

RI = reissue

hdg = heading

s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added

sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001

SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register

sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

The Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 was formerly the Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) Act 1991. It was renamed by the Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2000 (No 3) No 17 (see sch 1).

After 11 May 1989 and before 10 November 1999, Acts commenced on notification day unless otherwise stated (see Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 25).

Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 No 34

notified 21 August 1991 (Gaz 1991 No S84)

commenced 21 August 1991

as amended by

Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) (Amendment) Act 1992 No 80

notified 24 December 1992 (Gaz 1992 No S236)

commenced 24 December 1992 (s 2)

Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) (Amendment) Act 1994 No 24

notified 31 May 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S93)

commenced 31 May 1994 (s 2)

Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1994 No 96

notified 15 December 1994 (Gaz 1994 No S280)

commenced 15 December 1994 (s 2)

Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) (Amendment) Act 1996 No 25

notified 21 June 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S124)

commenced 21 June 1996 (s 2)

Evidence (Closed-Circuit Television) (Amendment) Act 1998 No 45

notified 30 October 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S204)

commenced 30 October 1998 (s 2)

Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 1999 No 64 sch 2

notified 10 November 1999 (Gaz 1999 No 45)

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 1999 (IA s 10B)

sch 2 commenced 10 May 2000 (s 2 (2))

Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Act 1999 No 91 sch 2

notified 23 December 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S65)

s 1, s 2 commenced 23 December 1999 (IA s 10B)

sch 2 commenced 24 December 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No S69)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2000 (No 3) No 17 sch 1

notified 1 June 2000 (Gaz 2000 No 22)

sch 1 commenced 1 June 2000 (s 2)

Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 44 pt 136

notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)

pt 136 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)

Rehabilitation of Offenders (Interim) Act 2001 No 82 sch 1 pt 1.3

notified 10 September 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S66)

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2001 (IA s 10B)

sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 24 September 2001 (s 2 and CN 2001 No 4)

Protection Orders (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 90 pt 6

notified LR 27 September 2001

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2001 (LA s 75)

pt 6 commenced 27 March 2002 (LA s 79)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 No 30 pt 1.1

notified LR 16 September 2002

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))

pt 1.1 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2) No 49 pt 3.7

notified LR 20 December 2002

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))

pt 3.7 commenced 17 January 2003 (s 2 (1))

Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2003 A2003-48 s 4, sch 1 (as am A2004-18 pt 7)

notified LR 31 October 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

s 4, sch 1 commenced 30 April 2004 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Sexuality Discrimination Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-2 sch 2 pt 2.5

notified LR 18 February 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 February 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

amdt 2.11 commenced 22 March 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-4)

remainder sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 30 April 2004 (s 2 and LA s 79A)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-18 pt 7

notified LR 6 April 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 7 commenced 30 April 2004 (s 2 and LA s 79A)

Note     This Act only amends the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 A2003-48).

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Amendment Act 2005 A2005-13 sch 1 pt 1.8

notified LR 24 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 25 March 2005 (s 2)

Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-53 sch 1 pt 1.10

notified LR 26 October 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 23 November 2005 (s 2)

Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-23 sch 1 pt 1.17

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.17 commenced 2 June 2006 (s 2 (1) and see Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 A2005-59 s 2, Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 A2005-58, s 2 and LA s 79)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-40 sch 2 pt 2.16, amdt 2.90

notified LR 28 September 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.16, amdt 2.90 commenced 29 September 2006 (s 2 (1))

Corrections Management Act 2007 A2007-15 sch 1 pt 1.4

notified LR 18 June 2007

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 June 2007 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 18 December 2007 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Children and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19 sch 1 pt 1.7

notified LR 17 July 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 27 February 2009 (s 2 and CN2008-17 (and see CN2008-13))

Children and Young People (Consequential Amendments) Act 2008 A2008-20 sch 2 pt 2.7, sch 3 pt 3.13, sch 4 pt 4.15

notified LR 17 July 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3 commenced 18 July 2008 (s 2 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.7 commenced 9 September 2008 (s 2 (3) and see Children and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-13)

sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 27 October 2008 (s 2 (4) and see Children and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-13)

sch 4 pt 4.15 commenced 27 February 2009 (s 2 (5) and see Children and Young People Act 2008 A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-17 (and see CN2008-13))

Sexual and Violent Offences Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-41 pt 2

notified LR 8 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 8 September (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 30 May 2009 (s 2 and CN2009-3)

Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-44 sch 1 pt 1.9

notified LR 9 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2008

sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 30 May 2009 (s 2 and CN2009-4)

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 A2008-46 sch 3 pt 3.9

notified LR 10 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

amdt 3.21 commenced 30 March 2009 (s 2)

sch 3 pt 3.9 remainder commenced 30 May 2009 (LA s 79A and see A2008-41)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 A2009-7 sch 1 pt 1.6

notified LR 5 March 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 5 March 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 30 May 2009 (s 2 (4) and see Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-44, s 2 and CN2009-4)

Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2009 A2009-24 sch 1 pt 1.8

notified LR 3 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 4 September 2009 (s 2)

Education (Participation) Amendment Act 2009 A2009-40 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 17 November 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 January 2010 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2010 (No 3) A2010-40 sch 2 pt 2.8

notified LR 5 October 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 5 October 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

s 3 commenced 6 October 2010 (s 2 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.8 commenced 2 November 2010 (s 2 (2))

Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2011 A2011-29

notified LR 31 August 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 and see Evidence Act 2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)

Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 A2011-48 sch 1 pt 1.19

notified LR 22 November 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.19 commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 (1) and see Evidence Act 2011 A2011-12, s 2 and CN2012-4)

4     Amendment history

Title
title     sub 2000 No 17 sch 1

Preliminary
pt 1     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Name of Act
s 1     sub 2000 No 17 sch 1

Dictionary
s 2 hdg     sub 2000 No 17 sch 1
s 2     am 1994 Nos 24 and 96; 2000 No 17 sch 1
    om A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    ins A2003-48 amdt 1.1

Notes
s 3     orig s 3 renum as s 6
    ins A2003-48 amdt 1.1
    am A2011-29 s 4
    (2), (3) exp 1 March 2013 (s 3 (3))

Prescribed witnesses
s 3A     renum as s 4

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4     (prev s 3A) ins 1994 No 96
    am 1996 No 25; 1998 No 45; 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am 2002 No 30 amdt 1.1
    om A2004-48 amdt 1.5
    ins A2003-48 amdt 1.1
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.49

Location of child giving evidence
s 4A     renum as s 6

Evidence of children
pt 2 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    sub 2002 No 49 amdt 3.54; A2003-48 amdt 1.2

Definitions—pt 2
s 5     (prev s 4) am 1994 No 24; 1999 No 64 s 4 sch 2; 1999 No 91 s 13 sch 2; 2000 No 17 sch 1; 2001 No 90 amdts 1.60-1.62; pars renum R6 LA (see 2001 No 90 amdt 1.63)
    renum as s 5 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 7 A2003-48 amdt 1.6
    ins A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    def court ins A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    def Magistrates court ins A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    def prescribed witness ins A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    om A2011-29 s 5
    def proceeding ins A2003-48 amdt 1.3
    am A2011-29 s 6

Meaning of give evidence in a proceeding by audiovisual link—pt 2
s 6     (prev s 4A) ins 1994 No 24
    am 1994 No 96
    renum as s 6 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 8 A2003-48 amdt 1.9
    (prev s 3) am 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 6 A2003-48 amdt 1.4
    sub A2011-29 s 7

Sworn or unsworn evidence
s 7     orig s 7 om 1994 No 24
    (prev s 5) renum as s 7 and then s 9
    (prev s 5) renum as s 7 and then s 8
    ins A2011-29 s 7

Proceedings to which pt 2 applies
s 8     (prev s 6) sub 1994 No 24
    am 1994 No 96
    renum as s 8 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 10 A2003-48 amdt 1.16
    (prev s 6) am A2003-48 amdt 1.7, amdt 1.8
    renum as s 8 A2003-48 amdt 1.9
    om A2011-29 s 9
    (prev s 5) renum as s 7 A2003-48 amdt 1.6
    am A2005-13 amdt 1.33; A2008-20 amdt 3.27; A2008-46 amdt 3.21
    renum as s 8 A2011-29 s 8

Court's discretions reorders
s 8A     renum as s 10 and then s 12

Child giving evidence by audiovisual link
s 9     (prev s 8) am 1994 No 24
    renum as s 9 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 11 A2003-48 amdt 1.18
    (prev s 5) am 1994 No 24; 1994 No 96
    renum as s 7 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am A2003-48 amdts 1.10-1.12
    renum as s 9 A2003-48 amdt 1.13
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Representation of child
s 10     (prev s 8A) ins 1994 No 24
    am 1994 No 96; 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 10 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 12 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    (prev s 8) am A2003-48 amdt 1.14, amdt 1.15
    renum as s 10 A2003-48 amdt 1.16
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Consequential orders—pt 2
s 11     (prev s 9) am 1994 No 24
    renum as s 11 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 13 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    (prev s 9) am A2003-48 amdt 1.17
    renum as s 11 A2003-48 amdt 1.18
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Making of orders—pt 2
s 12 hdg     (prev s 10 hdg) am 2000 No 17 sch 1
s 12     (prev s 10) sub 1994 No 24
    am 1994 No 96; 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 12 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 14 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    (prev s 10) am A2003-48 amdt 1.19
    renum as s 12 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Jury warning about inferences from child giving evidence by audiovisual link
s 13     (prev s 11) om 1992 No 80
    ins 1994 No 24
    sub 1994 No 96
    renum as s 13 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 15 A2003-48 amdt 1.21
    (prev s 11) renum as s 13 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Failure to comply with pt 2
s 14     orig s 14 renum as s 16 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 12) renum as s 14 A2003-48 amdt 1.20
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Child turns 18 during proceeding
s 15 hdg     (prev s 13 hdg) sub A2003-48 amdt 1.21
s 15     orig s 15 renum as s 17 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 13) am A2003-48 amdt 1.21
    renum as s 15 A2003-48 amdt 1.21
    sub A2011-29 s 9

Use of audiovisual links and audio links
pt 3 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Preliminary—pt 3
div 3.1 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Definitions—pt 3
s 16     orig s 16 renum as s 18 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 14) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am 2001 No 82 amdt 1.5
    renum as s 16 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    def audiovisual link om A2003-48 amdt 1.22
    def territory court am A2006-23 amdt 1.196; A2007-15 amdt 1.25; A2008-20 amdt 2.18
    def tribunal am A2005-53 amdt 1.50

Application—pt 3
s 17     orig s 17 renum as s 19 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 15) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 17 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Operation of other Acts
s 18     orig s 18 renum as s 20 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 16) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 18 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    sub A2010-40 amdt 2.9

Use of audiovisual links or audio links with participating States in ACT proceedings
div 3.2 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    sub A2010-40 amdt 2.10

Application—div 3.2
s 19     orig s 19 renum as s 21 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 17) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 19 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    am A2011-29 s 10

Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from participating States
s 20 hdg     sub A2010-40 amdt 2.11
s 20     orig s 20 renum as s 22 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 18) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 20 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Legal practitioners entitled to practice
s 21     orig s 21 renum as s 23 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 19) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 21 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Use of interstate audiovisual links or audio links in proceedings in participating States
div 3.3 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Application—div 3.3
s 22     orig s 22 renum as s 24 A2003-48 amdt 1.23
    (prev s 20) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 22 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Recognised courts may take evidence or receive submissions from people in ACT
s 23     orig s 23 renum as s 25 A2003-48 amdt 1.25
    (prev s 21) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 23 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Powers of recognised courts
s 24     orig s 24 renum as s 26 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    (prev s 22) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 24 A2003-48 amdt 1.23

Orders made by recognised court
s 25     orig s 25 renum as s 27 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    (prev s 23) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am A2003-48 amdt 1.24
    renum as s 25 A2003-48 amdt 1.25

Enforcement of order
s 26     orig s 26 renum as s 28 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    (prev s 24) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am A2003-48 amdt 1.26
    renum as s 26 A2003-48 amdt 1.27

Privileges, protection and immunity of participants in proceedings in courts of participating States
s 27     orig s 27 renum as s 29 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    (prev s 25) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 27 A2003-48 amdt 1.27

Recognised court may administer oath in ACT
s 28     orig s 28 renum as s 30 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 26) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 28 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.51, amdt 1.52

Assistance to recognised court
s 29     orig s 29 renum as s 31 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 27) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 29 A2003-48 amdt 1.27
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.53

Contempt of recognised courts
s 30     orig s 30 renum as s 32 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 28) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am A2003-48 amdt 1.28
    renum as s 30 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    om A2005-53 amdt 1.54

Use of audiovisual links or audio links with places other than participating States in ACT proceedings
div 3.4 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    sub A2010-40 amdt 2.12

Application—div 3.4
s 31     orig s 31 renum as s 33 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 29) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 31 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    sub A2006-40 amdt 2.106; A2010-40 amdt 2.12

Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from place other than participating State
s 32     orig s 32 renum as s 34 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 30) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 32 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    sub A2010-40 amdt 2.12
    am A2011-29 s 11

Protection of certain communications and documents in criminal proceedings
div 3.5 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Application—div 3.5
s 33     orig s 33 renum as s 35 A2003-48 amdt 1.29
    (prev s 31) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 33 A2003-48 amdt 1.29

Protection of confidentiality
s 34     orig s 34 renum as s 36 A2003-48 amdt 1.31
    (prev s 32) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 34 A2003-48 amdt 1.29

Application of Listening Devices Act
s 35     orig s 35 ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1581
    om A2003-48 s 5 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    (prev s 33) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    renum as s 35 A2003-48 amdt 1.29

Costs and expenses
div 3.6 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1

Power to order payment of costs
s 36     (prev s 34) ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    am A2003-48 amdt 1.30
    renum as s 36 A2003-48 amdt 1.31
    am A2010-40 amdt 2.13

Evidence in sexual and violent offence proceedings
pt 4 hdg     ins 2000 No 17 sch 1
    sub A2003-48 s 4 (as am A2004-18 s 20); A2011-29 s 12

Preliminary—pt 4
div 4.1 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Definitions—pt 4
s 37     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.55
    sub A2008-41 s 4
    def less serious violent offence ins A2008-41 s 4
    def serious violent offence ins A2008-41 s 4
    am A2011-29 s 13
    def sexual offence ins A2008-41 s 4
    def similar act witness ins A2008-41 s 4
    am A2011-29 s 14
    def violent offence ins A2008-41 s 4
    def witness with a disability ins A2008-41 s 4

Sexual and violent offence proceedings—general
div 4.2 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    sub A2008-41 s 5

Meaning of complainant and sexual offence proceeding—div 4.2
s 38 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 15
s 38     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2006-40 amdt 2.107; A2008-41 s 6, s 7; A2008-44 amdt 1.56, amdt 1.57; A2009-7 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.16

Meaning of violent offence proceeding—div 4.2
s 38A     ins A2008-41 s 8
    am A2008-44 amdt 1.58; A2009-7 amdt 1.17

Meaning of relevant person—div 4.2
s 38B     ins A2008-41 s 8
    sub A2009-7 amdt 1.18
    am A2011-29 s 16

Meaning of relative—div 4.2
s 38BA     ins A2009-7 amdt 1.18

Accused may be screened from witness in court
s 38C     ins A2008-41 s 8
    am A2009-7 amdt 1.19; A2009-24 amdt 1.20; A2011-29 s 17; ss renum R26 LA

Examination of witness by self-represented accused person—procedure
s 38D     ins A2008-41 s 8
    sub A2009-24 amdt 1.21
    am A2011-29 ss 18-20; ss renum R26 LA

Sexual and violent offence proceeding—witness may have support person in court
s 38E hdg     sub A2011-29 s 21
s 38E     ins A2008-41 s 8
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.22; A2011-29 s 22; ss renum R26 LA

Sexual and violent offence proceeding—evidence to be given in closed court
s 39     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    sub A2008-41 s 9
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.23; A2011-29 s 23, s 24; ss renum R26 LA

Sexual offence proceeding—prohibition of publication of complainant's identity
s 40 hdg     sub A2008-41 s 10
s 40     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 25

Sexual and violent offence proceedings—audiovisual recording of police interview admissible as evidence
div 4.2A hdg     ins A2008-41 s 11

Meaning of complainant—div 4.2A
s 40A     ins A2008-41 s 11

Meaning of sexual offence and violent offence—div 4.2A
s 40AA     ins A2011-29 s 26

Meaning of sexual offence proceeding—div 4.2A
s 40B     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2008-46 amdt 3.22; A2009-7 amdt 1.20; A2011-29 s 27

Meaning of violent offence proceeding—div 4.2A
s 40C     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2008-46 amdt 3.23; A2009-7 amdt 1.21; A2011-29 s 28

Meaning of witness—div 4.2A
s 40D     ins A2008-41 s 11

Meaning of audiovisual recording—div 4.2A
s 40E     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording may be admitted as evidence
s 40F     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording—notice
s 40G     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2009-7 amdt 1.22, amdt 1.23

Audiovisual recording—notice for access
s 40H     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording—access to accused person
s 40I     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording—admissibility
s 40J     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording—jury trial
s 40K     ins A2008-41 s 11

Transcript of audiovisual recording—access to court
s 40L     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording—offences
s 40M     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.24

Sexual offence proceedings—giving evidence at pre-trial hearing
div 4.2B hdg     ins A2008-41 s 11

Meaning of complainant—div 4.2B
s 40N     ins A2008-41 s 11

Meaning of sexual offence—div 4.2B
s 40NA     ins A2011-29 s 29

Meaning of sexual offence proceeding—div 4.2B
s 40O     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2008-46 amdt 3.24; A2009-7 amdt 1.24; A2011-29 s 30

Meaning of witness—div 4.2B
s 40P     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2011-29 s 31; ss renum R26 LA

Witness may give evidence at pre-trial hearing
s 40Q hdg     sub A2009-24 amdt 1.25
s 40Q     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2009-24 amdts 1.26-1.28; ss renum R22 LA

Who may be present at pre-trial hearing
s 40R     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2011-29 s 32

Evidence of witness at pre-trial hearing to be evidence at hearing
s 40S     ins A2008-41 s 11

Witness may be required to attend hearing
s 40T     ins A2008-41 s 11
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.29; A2011-29 s 33

Evidence of witness at pre-trial hearing—jury trial
s 40U     ins A2008-41 s 11

Recording of witness's evidence at pre-trial hearing admissible in related hearing
s 40V     ins A2008-41 s 11

Audiovisual recording of child's evidence—admissibility
s 40W     ins A2008-41 s 11

Sexual and violent offence proceedings—giving evidence by audiovisual link
div 4.3 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    sub A2008-41 s 12; A2011-29 s 34

Definitions—div 4.3
s 40X     ins A2011-29 s 35
    def give evidence in a proceeding by audiovisual link ins A2011-29 s 35
    def proceeding ins A2011-29 s 35

Meaning of complainant and sexual offence proceeding—div 4.3
s 41 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 36
s 41     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2005-13 amdt 1.34; A2008-41 s 13, s 14; A2008-44 amdt 1.59, amdt 1.60; A2009-7 amdt 1.25, amdt 1.26

Meaning of violent offence proceeding—div 4.3
s 41A     ins A2008-41 s 15
    am A2008-44 amdt 1.61; A2008-46 amdt 3.25; A2009-7 amdt 1.27; A2011-29 s 37

Meaning of sexual offence and violent offence—div 4.3
s 41B     ins A2011-29 s 38

Proceedings to which div 4.3 applies
s 42 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 39
s 42     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.56
    sub A2008-41 s 16
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.30; A2011-29 ss 39-41

Complainant or similar act witness giving evidence by audiovisual link
s 43 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 42
s 43     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    sub A2008-41 s 17
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.31; A2011-29 ss 42-44

Consequential orders—div 4.3
s 44 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 45
s 44     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2008-41 s 18, s 19; A2011-29 ss 45-49

Making of orders—div 4.3
s 45 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 50
s 45     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2008-41 s 20, s 21; A2011-29 s 50

Jury warning about inferences from complainant or similar act witness giving evidence by audiovisual link
s 46     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2008-41 s 22
    sub A2011-29 s 51

Failure to comply with div 4.3
s 47     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2008-41 s 23, s 24; A2011-29 s 52

Evidence of complainant's sexual reputation and activities
div 4.4 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Meaning of complainant and sexual offence proceeding—div 4.4
s 48 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 53
s 48     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2009-7 amdt 1.28

When does div 4.4 apply?
s 49     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Immunity of sexual reputation
s 50     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

General immunity of evidence of complainant's sexual activities
s 51     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Application for leave under s 51
s 52     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Decision to give leave under s 51
s 53     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 54

Protection of counselling communications
div 4.5 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Definitions—div 4.5
s 54     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def civil proceeding ins A2011-29 s 55
    def counselling ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def counsellor ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def criminal proceeding ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2006-40 amdt 2.108; A2009-7 amdt 1.29
    def document recording a protected confidence ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def harm ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def preliminary criminal proceeding ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2006-40 amdt 2.108
    def proceeding ins A2011-29 s 55
    def protected confidence ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    def protected confidence evidence ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Meaning of protected confidence—div 4.5
s 55 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 56
s 55     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 57

When does div 4.5 apply?
s 56     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    (2), (3) exp 1 January 2005 (s 56 (3))

Immunity for protected confidences in preliminary criminal proceedings
s 57     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

General immunity for protected confidences
s 58     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 58

Application for leave to disclose protected confidence
s 59     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Threshold test––legitimate forensic purpose
s 60     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Preliminary examination of protected confidence evidence
s 61     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 59, s 60

Giving of leave to disclose protected confidence
s 62     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 61-63

Ancillary orders for protection of person who made protected confidence
s 63     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

No waiver of protected confidence immunity
s 64     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

No protected confidence immunity for medical information
s 65     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 64

No protected confidence immunity for communications for criminal investigations and proceedings
s 66     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

No protected confidence immunity in case of misconduct
s 67     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Sexual offence proceedings—directions and warnings to juries
div 4.6 hdg     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    note sub A2011-29 s 65

Meaning of complainant and sexual offence proceeding—div 4.6
s 68 hdg     sub A2011-29 s 66
s 68     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Comments on complainants' evidence
s 69     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Comments on children's evidence
s 70     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Comments about lack of, or delays in making, complaint
s 71     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)
    am A2011-29 s 67

Directions about implied consent
s 72     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Directions about mistaken belief about consent
s 73     ins A2003-48 s 6 (as am A2004-18 s 21)

Family objections
div 4.7 hdg     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Application—div 4.7
s 74     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    am A2005-13 amdt 1.35; A2008-20 amdt 4.39; A2009-40 amdt 1.10
    om A2011-29 s 68

Note for s 74     s 74 also ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22) and renum as s 82 and then s 100

Family objections to giving evidence
s 75     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Note for s 75     s 75 also ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22) and renum as s 83 and then s 101

Time to make family objection
s 76     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Person to be made aware of right to make family objection
s 77     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Family objections to be heard in absence of jury
s 78     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Matters court may consider in deciding family objection
s 79     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Prosecution not to comment about family objections
s 80     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Comments by judge and parties about failure to give evidence by family members
s 81     ins A2004-2 amdt 2.11
    om A2011-29 s 68

Proceedings against young people
div 4.8 hdg     ins A2008-19 amdt 1.85
    om A2011-29 s 68

Exclusion of evidence unlawfully obtained
s 81A     ins A2008-19 amdt 1.85
    om A2011-29 s 68

Evidence in any proceedings
pt 4A hdg     ins A2008-41 s 25
    om A2011-29 s 69

Meaning of witness with a disability—pt 4A
s 81B     ins A2008-41 s 25
    om A2011-29 s 69

Witness may have support person in court
s 81C     ins A2008-41 s 25
    om A2011-29 s 69

Evidence given in closed court
s 81D     ins A2008-41 s 25
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.32
    om A2011-29 s 69

Certain evidence under court rules not admissible
pt 5 hdg     orig pt 5 hdg renum as pt 7 hdg
    ins A2006-40 amdt 2.109
    sub A2011-29 s 70; A2011-48 amdt 1.28

Evidence not admissible in court—neutral evaluation
s 82     orig s 82
    (prev s 74) renum as s 100
    pres s 82
    ins A2006-40 amdt 2.109
    am A2010-40 amdt 2.14

Evidence not admissible in court—expert report
s 83     orig s 83
    (prev s 75) renum as s 101
    pres s 83
    ins A2006-40 amdt 2.109

Evidence not admissible in court—meeting of experts
s 84     ins A2006-40 amdt 2.109

Evidence not admissible in court—evidence taken in examination
s 85     ins A2006-40 amdt 2.109

Evidence in criminal proceedings—dangerously ill people
pt 6 hdg     reloc from Court Procedures Act 2004 pt 6 A2006-40 amdt 2.90
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Meaning of dangerously ill person—pt 6
s 90     reloc from Court Procedures Act 2004 s 53 A2006-40 amdt 2.90
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Application—pt 6
s 91 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 March 2013 (s 3 (3))
s 91     reloc from Court Procedures Act 2004 s 54 A2006-40 amdt 2.90
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Recording of evidence of dangerously ill person
s 92     reloc from Court Procedures Act 2004 s 55 A2006-40 amdt 2.90
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Notice of evidence of dangerously ill person
s 93 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 March 2013 (s 3 (3))
s 93     ins A2011-29 s 71

Admissibility of recording of evidence of dangerously ill person
s 94 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 March 2013 (s 3 (3))
s 94     ins A2011-29 s 71

Evidence in any proceedings—other matters
pt 7 hdg     (prev pt 5 hdg) ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    renum as pt 7 hdg A2006-40 amdt 2.110
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Evidence of witnesses with disabilities or vulnerabilities
div 7.1 hdg     ins A2011-29 s 71

Meaning of witness with a disability—div 7.1
s 100     (prev s 74) ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    renum as s 82 A2004-2 amdt 2.12
    renum as s 100 A2006-40 amdt 2.111
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Child or witness with disability may have support person in court
s 101     (prev s 75) ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    renum as s 83 A2004-2 amdt 2.12
    renum as s 101 A2006-40 amdt 2.111
    sub A2011-29 s 71

Witness with vulnerability may give evidence in closed court
s 102     ins A2011-29 s 71

Making of s 101 and s 102 orders—court not bound by rules of evidence
s 103     ins A2011-29 s 71

Evidence in any proceedings—miscellaneous
div 7.2 hdg     ins A2011-29 s 71

Proof of document under law of Commonwealth country
s 104 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 March 2013 (s 3 (3))
s 104     ins A2011-29 s 71

Evidence in any proceedings—extended application of Evidence Act
div 7.3 hdg     ins A2011-48 amdt 1.29

Extended application of Evidence Act—interpreters
s 105     ins A2011-48 amdt 1.29

Publication of evidence
pt 8 hdg     ins A2011-29 s 71

Application—pt 8
s 110     ins A2011-29 s 71

Prohibition of publication of evidence etc
s 111     ins A2011-29 s 71

Noncompliance with s 111 order
s 112     ins A2011-29 s 71

Miscellaneous
pt 9 hdg     ins A2011-29 s 71

Approved forms
s 120     ins A2011-29 s 71

Regulation-making power
s 121     ins A2011-29 s 71

Transitional—Sexual and Violent Offences Legislation Amendment Act 2008
pt 10 hdg     ins A2008-41 s 26
    exp 30 May 2010 (s 151)

Application of amendments
s 150     ins A2008-41 s 26
    am A2009-24 amdt 1.33
    exp 30 May 2010 (s 151)

Expiry—pt 10
s 151     ins A2008-41 s 26
    exp 30 May 2010 (s 151)

Transitional—Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2011
pt 11 hdg     ins A2011-29 s 71
    exp 1 March 2014 (s 163)

Existing proceedings
s 160     ins A2011-29 s 71
    exp 1 March 2014 (s 163)

Protected confidences—div 4.5 proceedings
s 161     ins A2011-29 s 71
    exp 1 March 2014 (s 163)

Transitional regulations
s 162     ins A2011-29 s 71
    exp 1 March 2014 (s 163)

Expiry—pt 11
s 163     ins A2011-29 s 71
    exp 1 March 2014 (s 163)

Dictionary
dict     ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    am A2005-53 amdt 1.57; A2006-23 amdt 1.197; A2011-29 s 72, s 73
    def ACT court ins A2011-29 s 74
    am A2011-48 amdt 1.30
    def audio link ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def audiovisual link ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def audiovisual recording ins A2008-41 s 27
    def civil proceeding ins A2011-29 s 74
    def complainant ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    sub A2008-41 s 28
    am A2011-29 s 75
    def counsellor ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def court ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def criminal proceeding ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    sub A2011-29 s 76
    def dangerously ill person ins A2011-29 s 77
    def document recording a protected confidence ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def evidence receiving entity ins A2011-29 s 77
    am A2011-48 amdt 1.31
    def external place ins A2011-29 s 77
    def family objection ins A2004-2 amdt 2.13
    om A2011-29 s 78
    def give evidence in a proceeding by audiovisual link ins A2011-29 s 79
    def harm ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def less serious violent offence ins A2008-41 s 29
    am A2011-29 s 80
    def Magistrates Court ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def participating State ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def preliminary criminal proceeding ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def prescribed witness ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    om A2011-29 s 81
    def proceeding ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    sub A2011-29 s 82
    def protected confidence ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def protected confidence evidence ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def recognised court ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def relative ins A2009-7 amdt 1.30
    def relevant person ins A2008-41 s 29
    sub A2009-7 amdt 1.30
    def serious violent offence ins A2008-41 s 29
    am A2011-29 s 83
    def sexual offence ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    sub A2011-29 s 84
    def sexual offence proceeding ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    sub A2008-41 s 28
    am A2011-29 s 85
    def similar act witness ins A2008-41 s 29
    am A2011-29 s 86
    def State ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def territory court ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def tribunal ins A2003-48 s 7 (as am A2004-18 s 22)
    def violent offence ins A2008-41 s 29
    sub A2011-29 s 87
    def violent offence proceeding ins A2008-41 s 29
    am A2011-29 s 88
    def witness ins A2008-41 s 29
    def witness with a disability ins A2008-41 s 29
    sub A2011-29 s 89

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1 (RI)
20 Aug 2003

24 Dec 1992–
30 May 1994

A1992-80

amendments by A2002-80
reissue of printed version

R1A
20 Aug 2003

31 May 1994–
14 Dec 1994

A1994-24

amendments by A1994-24

R2 (RI)
30 Aug 2003

15 Dec 1994–
20 June 1996

A1994-96

amendments by A1994-96
reissue of printed version

R3 (RI)
30 Aug 2003

30 Oct 1998–
23 Dec 1999

A1998-45

amendments by A1996-25 and A1998-45

R4 (RI)
30 Aug 2003

1 June 2000–
11 Sept 2001

A2000-17

amendments by A1999-64,
A1999-91 and A2000-17
reissue of printed version

R5
13 Dec 2001

12 Sept 2001–
23 Sept 2001

A2001-90

amendments by A2001-44

R6
27 Mar 2002

27 Mar 2002–
16 Sept 2002

A2001-90

amendments by A2001-82 and A2001-90

R7
17 Sept 2002

17 Sept 2002–
16 Jan 2003

A2002-30

amendments by A2002-30

R8
17 Jan 2003

17 Jan 2003–
21 Mar 2004

A2002-49

amendments by A2002-49

R9
22 Mar 2004

22 Mar 2004–
29 Apr 2004

A2004-2

amendments by A2004-2

R10*
30 Apr 2004

30 Apr 2004–
1 Jan 2005

A2004-18

amendments by A2003-48, A2004-2 and A2004-18

R11
7 Jan 2005

2 Jan 2005–
24 Mar 2005

A2004-18

commenced expiry

R12
25 Mar 2005

25 Mar 2005–
22 Nov 2005

A2005-13

amendments by A2005-13

R13
23 Nov 2005

23 Nov 2005–
1 June 2006

A2005-53

amendments by A2005-53

R14
2 June 2006

2 June 2006–
28 Sept 2006

A2006-23

amendments by A2006-23

R15
29 Sept 2006

29 Sept 2006–
17 Dec 2007

A2006-40

amendments by A2006-40

R16
18 Dec 2007

18 Dec 2007–
8 Sept 2008

A2007-15

amendments by A2007-15

R17
9 Sept 2008

9 Sept 2008–
26 Oct 2008

A2008-44

amendments by A2008-20

R18
27 Oct 2008

27 Oct 2008
26 Feb 2009

A2008-46

amendments by A2008-20

R19
27 Feb 2009

27 Feb 2009
29 Mar 2009

A2008-46

amendments by A2008-19 and A2008-20

R20
30 Mar 2009

30 Mar 2009–
29 May 2009

A2009-7

amendments by A2008-46

R21*
30 May 2009

30 May 2009–
3 Sept 2009

A2009-7

amendments by A2008-41, A2008-44, A2008-46 and A2009-7

R22
4 Sept 2009

4 Sept 2009–
31 Dec 2009

A2009-24

amendments by A2009-24

R23
1 Jan 2010

1 Jan 2010–
30 May 2010

A2009-40

amendments by A2009-40

R24
31 May 2010

31 May 2010–
1 Nov 2010

A2009-40

commenced expiry

R25
2 Nov 2010

2 Nov 2010–
29 Feb 2012

A2010-40

amendments by A2010-40

6     Renumbered provisions

This Act was renumbered under the Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 in R4 (see Act 2000 No 17 sch 1). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R6.








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A1991-34

Republication No 26

Effective: 1 March 2012

Republication date: 1 March 2012

Last amendment made by A2011-48
(republication for amendments by A2011-29
and A2011-48)





Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel's Office

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 1 March 2012

. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 1 March 2012

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $110 for an individual and $550 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991


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Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991




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