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Section 29: Prosecution for offence

Prevention of Terrorism Act · PART VI: PROSECUTION

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29. Prosecution for offence (1) No prosecution for an offence under this Act shall be instituted except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. P27 – 14 (3) [Issue 9] Prevention of Terrorism Act (2) A Court may, on motion by or on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, order that no person shall publish— (a) the name, address or photograph of any witness in any case tried or about to be tried before it for any offence under this Act; or (b) any evidence or any other matter likely to lead to the identification of the witness. (3) A Court may, on motion by or on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the interest of public safety or public order, exclude from proceedings instituted for any offence under this Act, any person other than the parties and their legal representatives. (4) Any person who contravenes an order made under subsection (3) shall commit an offence.

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