Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003

Unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise, a protection application must be heard in closed court.

The Supreme Court may make an order under subsection (1) if it considers it appropriate to do so.

If the protection application is heard in closed court, the only persons who may be present at the hearing are—

the authorised police officer who made the protection application; and

any lawyers representing that authorised police officer; and

a special counsel appointed under section 32; and

any witnesses who may be called to give evidence; and

the presiding judge and any court staff necessary for the hearing; and

the Public Interest Monitor.

The authorised police officer who made the protection application may withdraw the application if the Supreme Court makes an order under subsection (1).