Versions of s. 486.2(1.1)

Despite section 650, in any proceedings against an accused in respect of an offence that is of a sexual nature or committed for a sexual purpose, an offence related to criminal harassment or trafficking in persons or an offence committed against their intimate partner, the judge or justice shall, on application of the prosecutor in respect of a witness who is a victim, or on application of such a witness, order that the witness testify, at the option of the witness, either outside the court room or behind a screen or other device that would allow the witness not to see the accused, unless the judge or justice is of the opinion that the order would interfere with the proper administration of justice.