Section 19
Conviction based on testimony of a child of tender years
of Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012
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Section 19
A conviction obtained based on the uncorroborated testimony of a child of tender years is not illegal, though not given under oath, if the court is of the opinion that the child is possessed of sufficient intelligence and understands the duty of speaking the truth.