# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 271K: Screens


(1) Where the special measure to be used is a screen, the screen shall be used to conceal the accused from the sight of the vulnerable witness in respect of whom the special measure is to be used.
(2) However, the court shall make arrangements to ensure that the accused is able to watch and hear the vulnerable witness giving evidence.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) of section 271J of this Act apply for the purpose of the use of a screen under this section as they apply for the purpose of the use of a live television link under that section but as if—
(a) references to the live television link were references to the screen, and
(b) the reference to receiving such a link were a reference to the use of a screen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/271K (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-271K
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