38 Defence representation for purposes of cross-examination
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (1999 c 23) | Legislation

Cross-examination on behalf of accused

38  Defence representation for purposes of cross-examination

(1)     This section applies where an accused is prevented from cross-examining a witness in person by virtue of section 34, 35 or 36.

(2)     Where it appears to the court that this section applies, it must—

(a)     invite the accused to arrange for a legal representative to act for him for the purpose of cross-examining the witness; and

(b)     require the accused to notify the court, by the end of such period as it may specify, whether a legal representative is to act for him for that purpose.

(3)

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