The use of pre-recorded cross-examination under Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed. Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) allows vulnerable … Show more

Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed. Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) allows vulnerable witnesses (under Section 16 of the YJCEA) and intimidated witnesses (under Section 17(4) of the YJCEA) to video record their cross-examination before the trial. This inquiry is concerned with the operation of the pre-recorded cross-examination for both vulnerable and intimidated witnesses. The Committee is inviting written evidence on all aspects of the use of pre-recorded cross-examination, including the effect of the use of section 28 on witnesses, victims, defendants and juries. Read the call for evidence to find out more about this inquiry . Show less