Country | Oman |
Year | 1999 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
Form of Violence | Sexual violence |
Article 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedures allows a court to hear a case in camera in order to protect public morals and public order, ensuring the non-disclosure of family secrets or of private details that would cause embarrassment of any kind. The same applies to cases of rape and sexual abuse.