The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Application to Courts-Martial) Order 2006
This Order applies, with modifications, Chapters 1 to 3 and 5 of Part 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c. 23) (“the Act”) to courts-martial. These Chapters contain a range of measures designed to help young, disabled, vulnerable or intimidated witnesses give evidence in criminal proceedings. The Order also contains modifications to certain provisions of Chapter 4 dealing with reporting restrictions.