In-Camera Testimony
Definition
Evidence heard with the courtroom closed to the public and press, used for sexual offence trials and child witnesses to balance open justice against the risk of deterring reporting.
Related terms
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- Victim Impact Statement
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Explained in these topics
- Victim and Witness Participation in Criminal Justice (UGC-NET Unit II)
- Victim and Witness Participation in Criminal ProceedingsEvidence heard with the public and press excluded from the courtroom, used to protect a witness's identity or reduce distress.