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Rachael Ward

INSANE: Traumatic cross examination banned in court overhaul - The Real Truth

New legislation in Victoria will allow some victims to give pre-recorded evidence in court cases. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A major shake-up of Victoria's court system will spare victims of stalking, sex assault and family violence the trauma of being cross-examined multiple times.

The government's overhaul of committal hearings, an early stage of the court process that decides if a matter goes to trial, has opposition support and will come into force 12 months after it passes parliament.

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