[51C Notices in certain cases involving children]
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (1998 c 37) | Legislation

[51C  Notices in certain cases involving children]

[(1)     A notice may be given by the Director of Public Prosecutions under this section in respect of an offence falling within subsection (3) below if he is of the opinion—

(a)     that the evidence of the offence would be sufficient for the person charged to be put on trial for the offence;

(b)     that a child would be called as a witness at the trial; and

(c)     that, for the purpose of avoiding any prejudice to the welfare of the child, the case should be taken over and proceeded

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