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FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 No. 53 of 1975 - SECT 97

Procedure.
97. (1) Subject to sub-section (2) and to the regulations, all proceedings in
the Family Court, or in another court when exercising jurisdiction under this
Act, shall be heard in closed court.

(2) Subject to the regulations, relatives or friends of either party,
marriage counsellors, welfare officers and legal practitioners may be present
in court unless in a particular case the court otherwise orders.

(3) In proceedings under this Act, the court shall proceed without undue
formality and shall endeavour to ensure that the proceedings are not
protracted.

(4) Neither the Judge hearing proceedings under this Act nor counsel shall
robe. 


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