95. Protection of identity of child or young person

(1)

No person shall publish or cause to be published any material which —

(a)

reveals the name, address or school; or

(b)

includes any particulars which may lead to the identification, of any child or young person concerned in any proceedings in any court either, as being the person by or against, or in respect of whom the proceedings are taken, or as being a witness therein except in so far as may be permitted by the court.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.

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(3)

Subsections (1) and (2) shall not apply if such person —

(a)

is a protector; or

(b)

was requested, directed or authorised by a protector to publish or cause to be published such material.

(4)

For the purposes of this section —

(a)

“material” includes any picture or representation;

(b)

“publish” includes broadcast by radio or television.

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