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Interpretation Of Sections (Evidence Of Children Through Television Link In Criminal Proceedings), (Transfer Of Cases In Which Child's Evidence Is To Be Given Through Television Link) And (Identification Of Accused By A Child)

Volume 177: debated on Wednesday 17 October 1990

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'. In sections (Evidence of children through television link in criminal proceedings), (Transfer of cases in which child's evidence is to be given through television link) and ( Identification of accused by a child) of this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—

  • 'child' means a person under the age of 16 years;
  • 'court' means the High Court of Justiciary or the sheriff court; and
  • 'trial' means a trial under solemn or under summary procedure.'—[Lord James Douglas-Hamilton.]

Brought up, read the First and Second time, and added to the Bill.