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ACT IV OF 2016 ACT IV OF 2016 BALOCHISTAN WITNESS PROTECTION ACT, 2016 An Act to provide for protection of witnesses to enable them to give evidence in criminal proceedings in the Province of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 5th April, 2016] No. PAB/Legis:V(25)/2016, dated 5.4.2016.---The Balochistan Witness Protection Bill, 2015 (Bill No 25 of 2015) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 26th March 2016 and assented by the Governor, Balochistan on 29th March 2016 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for protection of witnesses to enable them to give evidence in criminal proceedings in the Province of Balochistan and for matters ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows: 12. Functions of the Unit.---The functions of the Unit shall be to (a) establish and maintain the Program; (b) determine the criteria for admission to and removal from the Program; (c) determine the type of protection measures to be applied; (d) advise any Government department, agency, body or any other person on the adoption of strategies and measures on witness protection; and (e) perform such other functions as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act, or any other functions as may be assigned to it by Government.