Evidence to be given in camera in certain cases
281B.—(1)  Despite any provision of any other written law but subject to subsection (2), in any case where the accused is charged with a sexual offence or child abuse offence, the court must order that the evidence of a witness be given in camera, if —
(a)the witness is the alleged victim of that offence; and
(b)the witness does not elect to give evidence in an open and public court to which the public generally may have access.
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(2)  Subsection (1) does not apply to a matter or proceeding if —
(a)any other written law requires the matter or proceeding to be heard in camera; or
(b)the court has ordered, under any other written law, that the matter or proceeding be heard in camera.
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