reg 79 Evidence given in private
A special measures direction may not provide for the exclusion of persons under section 25 of the 1999 Act unless— (a) the proceedings relate to— (i) a sexual offence, (ii) a modern slavery offence, or (iii) any other offence where it is alleged that the behaviour of the defendant amounted to domestic abuse; or (b) it appears to the court that there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person other than a defendant has sought, or will seek, to intimidate the witness in connection with testifying in the proceedings.