When assessing whether a suppression order is 'necessary to protect the safety of any person' under s 8(1)(c) of the Court Suppression and Non-publication Orders Act 2010, the court must assess the risk of reprisals objectively, having regard to the perception of cooperation with authorities rather than the actual usefulness or truthfulness of that cooperation. The term 'necessary' is not to be given a restricted meaning and must be interpreted in context, which includes the possibility of irrational responses by potential detractors. Appeals under s 14 of the Act are de novo hearings at which additional evidence may be admitted.
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