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In-camera trial
Act: Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021
Section Provisions
PLD 2021 Federal Statutes 638 PLD 2021 Federal Statutes 638 ACT XXX OF 2021 ANTI-RAPE (INVESTIGATION AND TRIAL) ACT, 2021 An Act to ensure expeditious redressal of rape and sexual abuse crimes in respect of women and children through special investigation teams and special Courts providing for efficacious procedures, speedy trial, evidence and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; [Gazette of Pakistan Extraordinary, Part I, 4th December, 2021] No. F. 22(3)/2021-Legis, dated 3.12.2021.---The following Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) received the assent of the President on the 1st December, 2021 is hereby published for general information:- It is hereby enacted as follows:- 12. In-camera trial.---(1) The trial of scheduled offences shall be conducted in-camera: Provided that the Court, if it thinks fit, on its own or on an application made by either of parties, allow any particular person to have access to court proceedings, or remain in the Court. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, where any proceedings are held under subsection (1), the Court may adopt appropriate measures, including holding of the trial through video-link or usage of screens, for the protection of the victims and the witnesses. (3) Where any proceedings are held under subsection (1), it shall not be lawful for any person to publish or broadcast any matter or information in relation to any such proceedings, except with the permission of the Court.