102Witness with vulnerability may give evidence in closed

102 Witness with vulnerability may give evidence in closed court (1) This section applies to a person (the witness) giving evidence in a proceeding if the court considers that the person has a vulnerability that affects the person’s ability to give evidence because of— (a) the circumstances of the proceeding; or (b) the person’s circumstances. 1 the person is likely to suffer severe emotional trauma because of the nature of the alleged offence 2 the person is intimidated or distressed because of the person’s relationship to the accused person (2) The court may order that the court be closed to the public while all or part of the witness’s evidence (including evidence under cross-examination) is given. Note The accused is entitled to a fair and public hearing, but the court may