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Part IX · General

37. Assessment of credibility of a testimony

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

In assessing the credibility of a testimony given by a victim of crime or witness in any Court or Commission, the fact that a victim of crime or a witness is receiving or has received any assistance or protection under this Act, shall not be relevant.

Assistance to and Protection of Victims of