Queensland Consolidated Acts

EVIDENCE ACT 1977 - SECT 39B

39B Application of pt 3A

(1) This part applies to a proceeding whether commenced before or after the commencement of this part.

(2) This part does not limit any law of the State that makes provision for—

(a) the use of audio visual links or audio links; or

(b) the taking of evidence, or the making of submissions, in or outside the State for the purpose of a proceeding in the State.

(3) In particular, this part does not affect a prohibition under another Act on the making of an order about the use of an audio visual link or audio link without the consent of all parties to a proceeding.

(4) This part does not authorise a defendant in a criminal proceeding before a Queensland court to appear before, or give evidence or make a submission to the court by audio visual link or audio link unless expressly authorised by any of the following—

(a) the Criminal Code , section 597C (4) ;

(b) the District Court of Queensland Act 1967 , section 110C ;

(c) the Justices Act 1886 , section 178C ;

(d) the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 , section 15A ;

(e) the Supreme Court of Queensland Act 1991 , section 80 ;

(f) the Youth Justice Act 1992 , section 53 or 159 .