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.