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Formal Consolidation |  2000 RevEd
Live video or live television links
6.—(1)  Where the defendant has been charged with or convicted of a drug trafficking offence or a serious offence, the court or the Registrar may make an order that —
(a)if the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor, the defendant shall not be present in person in any proceedings under this Act; or
(b)the defendant shall appear in any proceedings under this Act through live video or live television link (whether or not the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor).
[25/99]
(2)  Where an order is made under subsection (1)(b), section 62A of the Evidence Act (Cap. 97) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, as if the defendant were a witness.
[4B
[25/99]
Informal Consolidation | Amended Act 21 of 2014
Live video or live television links
6.—(1)  Where the defendant has been charged with or convicted of a drug dealing offence or a serious offence, the court or the Registrar may make an order that —
(a)if the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor, the defendant shall not be present in person in any proceedings under this Act; or
(b)the defendant shall appear in any proceedings under this Act through live video or live television link (whether or not the defendant is represented by an advocate and solicitor).
[25/99]
[Act 21 of 2014 wef 01/09/2014]
(2)  Where an order is made under subsection (1)(b), section 62A of the Evidence Act (Cap. 97) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, as if the defendant were a witness.
[4B
[25/99]