Provisions in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 that prohibit alleged perpetrators of abuse from personally cross-examining alleged victims in family proceedings (and vice versa) in certain circumstances. Where cross-examination is prohibited, the court appoints a qualified legal representative to conduct it instead, funded by the court where necessary.
In Plain English
A law that prevents an alleged abuser from questioning their victim directly in court. Instead, the court will appoint a lawyer to ask the questions to keep the victim safe and prevent further distress.
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