Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications have been made under section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to cross-examine a complainant as to previous sexual history; and how many such applications were successful. [125788]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThese provisions are not yet in force. Rules of court are being prepared for the implementation of section 41, which have been the subject of recent consultation. The Government intend to implement these provisions as soon as these Rules are in place.