PART I

Solemn Procedure

Procedure prior to Trial

Procedure at Trial

Trial in open court
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1
Without prejudice to section 174 of this Act, no part of a trial shall take place outwith the presence of the accused.
2
Where a debate has taken place on the relevance of an indictment, the judge shall give his decision as to relevance in open court in the presence of the accused.
3
From the commencement of the leading of evidence in a trial for rape or the like the judge may, if he thinks fit, cause all persons other than the accused and counsel and solicitors to be removed from the court-room.
4
Any person who interrupts or disturbs the court shall be liable to imprisonment or a fine or both as the judge thinks fit.