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Article 94 Evidence given in private

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless—

(a)

the proceedings relate to a sexual offence; 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.