94. A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless—
[F1(a)the proceedings are in respect of—
(i)a sexual offence,
(ii)a modern slavery offence, or
(iii)any other offence where it is alleged that the behaviour of the defendant amounted to domestic abuse]; or
(b)it appears to the judge advocate that there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person other than a defendant has sought, or will seek, to intimidate the witness in connection with testifying in the proceedings.
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 94(a) substituted (4.7.2022) by The Armed Forces (Service Court Rules) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/605), rules 1(2), 12