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flag Barbados passed a law allowing witness anonymity in court to combat intimidation, but lacks full protection measures.

flag Barbados has passed the Criminal Proceedings (Witness Anonymity) Bill, 2025, allowing courts to protect witness identities through measures like voice modulation, remote testimony, and screens, aiming to encourage testimony amid rising crime and intimidation fears. flag While legal experts praise the move as a necessary step, they stress it falls short of a full witness protection program, lacking relocation, safe housing, or long-term support. flag Concerns remain about maintaining anonymity in a small society and the potential impact on fair trials, especially when cross-examining anonymous witnesses. flag The law does not yet apply, and regional efforts like CARICOM’s program remain inconsistent due to funding and logistical challenges.

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