[31U Direction for prohibition of cross-examination in person: other cases]
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (1984 c 42) | Legislation

[31U  Direction for prohibition of cross-examination in person: other cases]

[(1)     In family proceedings, the court may give a direction prohibiting a party to the proceedings from cross-examining (or continuing to cross-examine) a witness in person if—

(a)     none of sections 31R to 31T operates to prevent the party from cross-examining the witness, and

(b)     it appears to the court that—

(i)     the quality condition or the significant distress condition is met, and

(ii)     it would not be contrary to the interests of justice to give the direction.

(2)     The “quality condition” is met if the quality of evidence given by the witness on cross-examination—

(a)     is likely to be diminished if the cross-examination (or continued

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