(1) This section
applies if a court applies the law against hearsay under section 202H(2) to
child-related proceedings, as defined in section 202H(6).
(2) Evidence of a
representation made by a child about a matter that is relevant to the welfare
of the child or another child, which would not otherwise be admissible as
evidence because of the law against hearsay, is not inadmissible in the
proceedings solely because of the law against hearsay.
(3) A court may give
such weight (if any) as it thinks fit to evidence admitted under subsection
(2).
(4) This section
applies despite any other Act or rule of law.
(5) In this section
—
child means a person under 18;
representation includes an express or implied
representation, whether oral or in writing, and a representation inferred from
conduct.
[Section 202J inserted: No. 35 of 2006 s. 105.]