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40 : technology approved by the senior president of the Syariah Court.

(11) For the purpose of section 5(1)(a) of the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 (Act 19 of 2016), a reference to the use in court, or to bringing into court, of any audio recorder, electronic device or other instrument for audio or visual recording or both includes a reference to the use in or bringing of such instrument into any place in Singapore from where—
 * (a) a judge conducts court proceedings during the specified period using a remote communication technology approved by the Chief Justice;
 * (b) an accused person or a witness makes an appearance or gives evidence during the specified period using such remote communication technology; or
 * (c) any person participates in, views or listens to the court proceedings conducted during the specified period using such remote communication technology.

(12) For the purpose of section 54A(1) and (4) of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (Cap. 3), a reference to the use in court, or bringing into court, of a recording device includes a reference to the use in or bringing of such recording device into any place in Singapore from where—
 * (a) a specified judge hears any action or proceeding during the specified period using remote communication technology approved by the senior president of the Syariah Court;
 * (b) a witness makes an appearance or gives evidence during the specified period using such remote communication technology; or
 * (c) any person participates in, views or listens to the action or proceeding conducted during the specified period using such remote communication technology.