Bosnia and Herzegovina

Criminal Procedure Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina

CHAPTER XXI - THE MAIN TRIAL

Section 7 – EVIDENTIARY PROCEDURE

Article 267
Protection of Witnesses from Insults, Threats and Attacks

The judge or the presiding judge is obligated to protect the witness from insults, threats and attacks.
The judge or the presiding judge shall warn or fine a participant in the proceedings or any other person who insults, threatens or jeopardizes the safety of the witness before the Court. In the case of the fine, provisions of Article 242(1) of this Code shall be applied.
In the case of a serious threat to a witness, the judge or the presiding judge shall inform the Prosecutor for the purpose of undertaking criminal prosecution.
At the petition of the parties or the defense attorney, the judge or the presiding judge shall order the police to undertake measures necessary to protect the witness.


Keywords

Other necessary measures – witness protection
Offences relating to witness protection



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