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EVIDENCE ACT 1929 - SECT 29A

29A—Victim who is a witness entitled to be present in court unless court orders otherwise

        (1)         A court in a criminal proceeding may only order a victim of the offence who is a witness in the proceeding to leave the courtroom until required to give evidence if the court considers it appropriate to do so, whether to ensure a fair trial or for any other reason.

        (2)         Nothing in this section prevents a court from ordering a victim who is a witness in the proceeding to leave the courtroom at any time after giving evidence if the court considers it appropriate to do so.



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