PART XII Evidence

C1F1 Witness anonymity orders

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271XC1Appeal against the refusal to make a witness anonymity order

1

This section applies where—

a

an appeal is brought under section 271V(1)(c) against the refusal to make a witness anonymity order in relation to a witness in criminal proceedings, and

b

the F2court hearing the appeal determines that the decision of the judge at first instance was wrong in law.

2

The F3court hearing the appeal must make an order requiring such specified measures to be taken in relation to the witness in the proceedings as the court considers appropriate to ensure that the identity of the witness is not disclosed in or in connection with the proceedings.