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Part IX · General

36. Secrecy

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Unless it becomes necessary for the purposes of giving effect to the provisions of this Act, no person shall in any judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, be compelled to divulge whether a victim of crime or a witness is receiving or has received assistance or protection under this Act.

(2)

No person shall otherwise than for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act or in compliance with the provisions of any other law, divulge to any other person whether a victim of crime or a witness is receiving or has received assistance or protection under this Act.

Read on from s 37

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