38Power to exclude the public from proceedingsU.K.
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If it is necessary in the interests of national security, a court may exclude the public from—
(a)any part of proceedings for an offence under this Part, or
(b)any part of proceedings relating to section 69A of the Sentencing Act 2020 (as inserted by section 19) or to section 20 or 21,
except for the passing of sentence.
Commencement Information
I1S. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 100(1)
I2S. 38 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)