'Witnesses' rights' in document 'Bosnia - Protection of Witnesses Law'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

LAW ON PROTECTION OF WITNESSES UNDER THREAT AND VULNERABLE WITNESSES

CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 5 - Informing witnesses

(1) The Court, the Prosecutor and other bodies participating in the proceedings shall, ex officio, advise a witness who may be under threat or a vulnerable witness of the witness protection measures available under this Law.

LAW ON PROTECTION OF WITNESSES UNDER THREAT AND VULNERABLE WITNESSES

CHAPTER II - WITNESS PROTECTION MEASURES

Article 6 - Access to psychological and social assistance and professional help

During the investigation, the Prosecutor, and after the indictment has been issued, the Court, shall provided the witness agrees, and without disclosing any of the witness’s personal details, ensure that the body responsible for issues of social care is aware of the involvement of the vulnerable witness in the proceedings and shall enable the assistance of this body as well as psychological support to the witness, including the presence of appropriate professionals at examination or hearings.