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১৯। উক্ত Act এর section 23 এর পর নিম্নরূপ নূতন section 23A ও section 23B সন্নিবেশিত হইবে, যথা:—
“23A. Witness Protection.— (1) A Tribunal shall take all necessary measures to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of witnesses who provide testimony or evidence in proceedings under this Act.
(2) A Tribunal may, on its own motion or upon request by the prosecution, defence, or the witness concerned, order any of the protective measures specified in sub-section (1) or any other measures it deems necessary to safeguard the witness.
(3) Any decision on witness protection shall be made with due regard to the rights of the accused and the prosecution to a fair trial, ensuring that such measures do not unduly prejudice either party involved in the trial.
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.”।