The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2002
This Order brings into force on 24th July 2002 provisions in the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 relating to Special Measures Directions (sections 16 to 27 and 30 to 33), including the giving of evidence by a live link or by means of a recording. It also commences provisions enabling courts to issue directions prohibiting an accused from cross-examining a witness in person (sections 36 to 37), provision imposing restrictions on the reporting of such directions (section 47) and provisions relating to the competence of witnesses in criminal proceedings to give evidence and the capacity of witnesses in such proceedings to be sworn. In addition a number of consequential repeals are commenced (Schedule 6) (with exceptions in so far as they apply to Service courts) and certain transitional provisions in Schedule 7.