PART 12EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 6Special measures directions
Evidence given in private94
A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless—
F1a
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.