33 Interpretation etc of Chapter I
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (1999 c 23) | Legislation

33  Interpretation etc of Chapter I

(1)     In this Chapter—

“eligible witness” means a witness eligible for assistance by virtue of section 16 or 17;

“live link” has the meaning given by section 24(8);

“quality”, in relation to the evidence of a witness, shall be construed in accordance with section 16(5);

“special measures direction” means (in accordance with section 19(5)) a direction under section 19.

(2)     In this Chapter references to the special

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