Witness protection - national proceedings

Republic of Kenya

Kenya - Truth Justice and Reconciliation Act 2008 EN

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(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Commission may, in any proceedings before it, direct that proceedings be held in camera and that the public or any particular individual or individuals shall not be present at proceedings or any part thereof if it is satisfied that—
(a) the security of perpetrators, victims or witnesses is threatened:
(b) it would be in the interests of justice; or
(c) there is a likelihood that harm may ensue to any person as a result of proceedings being open to the public.

(3) A victim, perpetrator or witness may apply to the Commission for proceedings to be held in camera.

Rome Statute

Article 93 Other forms of cooperation

1. States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Part and under procedures of national law, comply with requests by the Court to provide the following assistance in relation to investigations or prosecutions:

(j) The protection of victims and witnesses and the preservation of evidence;