# The Armed Forces (Summary Appeal Court) Rules 2009, Article 74I: Evidence given in private


A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless it appears to the judge advocate that there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person other than an appellant 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/2009/1211/article/74I (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-summary-appeal-court-rules-2009/article-74I
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