Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 234 - Special restrictions in respect of permissible evidence in trial for sexual offences.

Where a person is prosecuted for rape or attempt to commit rape or indecent assault, except with the leave of the court no evidence shall be adduced, and, except with the like leave, no question in cross-examination shall be asked by or on behalf of the defendant, about any sexual experience of the complainant with any person other than the defendant.

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