Section 9
Notice of accused’s intention to disclose sensitive information
of Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012
(1)
If an accused reasonably expects to disclose or to cause the disclosure of sensitive information in any manner, in his defence, the accused shall give two days’ notice to the Public Prosecutor and the court in writing of his intention to do so.
(2)
The notice shall include a brief description of the sensitive information.
(3)
Whenever an accused learns of additional sensitive information which he reasonably expects to disclose at his trial, he shall give two days’ notice to the Public Prosecutor and the court in writing of his intention to do so and such notice shall include a brief description of the sensitive information.
(4)
No accused shall disclose any information known or believed to be sensitive in connection with his trial until notice has been given under this section and until the court makes a decision pursuant to the procedure in section 10.
(5)
If the accused fails to comply with the requirements in this section, the court may preclude disclosure of any sensitive information not made the subject of notice and may prohibit the examination by the accused of any witness with respect to any such information.
18 Laws of Malaysia ACT 747