# The Armed Forces (Court Martial) Rules 2009, Article 94: Evidence given in private

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless—
(a) the proceedings are in respect of—
(i) a sexual offence,
(ii) a modern slavery offence, or
(iii) any other offence where it is alleged that the behaviour of the defendant amounted to domestic abuse; or
(b) it appears to the judge advocate that there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person other than a defendant has sought, or will seek, to intimidate the witness in connection with testifying in the proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2041/article/94 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-court-martial-rules-2009/article-94
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