In Camera

In Camera in United Kingdom

In camera in Legal Latin

Meaning of the latin term “In camera” from the University of Kent: ‘In the chamber’ – In private. A court hearing must usually be public but the public may be barred from court or the hearing may continue in the judge’s private room in certain circumstances; for example, when it

is necessary in the interests of national security or to protect the identity of a witness unwilling to give

evidence in public. Part 39 of the Civil Procedure Rules and Part 16 of the Criminal Procedure Rules deal with

in camera hearings.

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See Also

  • Legal Latin Maxims
  • Legal Latin Quotes
  • Legal Latin Dictionary

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