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Rules on witness protection will boost justice system

Witness protection is recognised as a fundamental human right by various instruments of both international and national law in the administration of justice.

Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya, under the Bill of Rights, not only provides for the protection of identity of witnesses and vulnerable persons in the interests of fair hearing before a court or tribunal, but also for enactment of legislation providing for the protection, rights and welfare of victims of offences.

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