Which Act enables victims to give evidence by video, have limited contact with the accused, and have a support person during testimony?

• A. Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)
• B. Privacy Act 1988
• C. Corporations Act 2001
• D. Crimes Act 1914 (Cth)

Answer: (D)

The ability to give evidence by video, have limited contact with the accused, and have a support person during testimony is provided by provisions in the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth). This Act includes measures to protect witnesses in federal criminal proceedings, making it possible for victims to testify via video link, limiting direct contact with the accused during the process, and allowing a support person to accompany the witness in court.

Other Acts listed don’t focus on these protective witness arrangements: the Criminal Code Act 1995 mainly sets out offences and general criminal law, the Privacy Act 1988 deals with handling personal information, and the Corporations Act 2001 governs corporate and financial matters.