Section 23BParticipation and the Protection of the Victims

s. 23B

23B. Participation and the Protection of the Victims [(1) Victims of crimes under this Act, either personally or through duly authorized legal representation, shall have the right to participate in the proceedings of a Tribunal where they or their families hold a position contrary to that of the prosecution and the Tribunal shall record the perspective of the victims for judicial consideration. (2) A Tribunal may, on its own motion or upon request by the prosecution or the victims concerned, order any of the protective measures it deems necessary to safeguard the victims.]

1. 42. 23B was inserted by section 20 of the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. XIII of 2026) (With effect from 6th January 2009).