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Act No. 47 of 2023 · Replaces IEA 1872 · In force: 1 July 2024
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BSA Section 147 – When witness to be compelled to answer

Chapter 10: Examination of Witnesses  · 

BSA Section 147
📋 Explanation / Illustration

Courts decide whether witnesses must answer questions affecting only their credit but not relevant to the proceeding.

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📎 Related Sections in Chapter 10: Examination of Witnesses
S. 148 BSA Section 148 – Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer › S. 149 BSA Section 149 – Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds › S. 150 BSA Section 150 – Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds › S. 151 BSA Section 151 – Indecent and scandalous questions › S. 152 BSA Section 152 – Questions intended to insult or annoy ›
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