(1) This section only applies in criminal proceedings in addition to section 93.
(2) Subject to this section, a defendant may not be cross-examined as to a matter that is relevant only to the credibility of the defendant unless the court gives leave.
(3) Leave is not required for cross-examination by the prosecutor as to whether the defendant—
(a) is biased or has a motive to be untruthful;
(b) was or is unable to be aware of or recall matters to which his or her evidence relates; or
(c) has made a prior inconsistent statement.
(4) Leave shall not be given for cross-examination by the prosecutor as to any other matter that is relevant only to the credibility of the defendant unless—
(a) evidence has been adduced by the defendant that tends to prove that the defendant is, either generally or in a particular respect, a person of good character; or
(b) evidence has been admitted that—
(i) was given by the defendant,
(ii) tends to prove that a witness called by the prosecutor has a tendency to be untruthful, and
(iii) was adduced solely or mainly to impugn the credibility of that witness.
(5) A reference in subsection (4) to evidence does not include a reference to evidence of conduct—
(a) in the events in relation to which; or
(b) in relation to the investigation of the offence for which;
the defendant is being prosecuted.