Crimes Ordinance Part VII 7-6 Section 56 Cap. 200 contained only something other than an explosive substance, he shall be presumed knowingly to have had in his possession or custody or under his control the explosive substance contained in that thing. (3) No prosecution for an offence under subsection (1) shall be instituted without the consent of the Secretary for Justice. (Amended L.N. 362 of 1997) (23 of 1913 s. 5 incorporated. Replaced 1 of 1966 s. 2) 56. Position of accessories Any person who by the supply of or solicitation for money, the providing of premises, the supply of materials or in any manner whatsoever procures, counsels, aids, abets, or is accessory to, the commission of any offence under this Part, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to be tried and punished for that offence as if he had been guilty as a principal. (23 of 1913 s. 6 incorporate) [cf. 1883 c. 3 s. 5 U.K.] 57. Exclusion of public during hearing of proceedings for offence under this Part In addition and without prejudice to any powers that a court or magistrate may possess to order the exclusion of the public from any proceedings if, in the course of proceedings, including proceedings on appeal, before a court or magistrate in respect of an offence under this Part, application is made by the prosecution, on the ground that the publication of any evidence to be given or of any statement to be made in the course of the proceedings would be prejudicial to the public safety, that all or any portion of the public shall be excluded during any part of the hearing, the court or magistrate may make an order to that effect, but the passing of sentence shall in any case take place in public. Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017