17 Witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress about testifying

17  Witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress about testifying

(1)     For the purposes of this Chapter a witness in criminal proceedings (other than the accused) is eligible for assistance by virtue of this subsection if the court is satisfied that the quality of evidence given by the witness is likely to be diminished by reason of fear or distress on the part of the witness in connection with testifying in the proceedings.

(2)     In determining whether a witness falls within subsection (1) the court must take into account, in particular—

(a)     the nature and alleged circumstances of the offence to which

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