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in camera The hearing of a case in private; e.g. in court, the public being excluded; or in the judges private room. Criminal cases must be heard in public, but divorce causes and civil causes may be heard in camera if necessary to secure due administration of justice. It is usual course in the Chancery Division, where private family matters are involved. In nullity of marriage proceedings, evidence as to sexual capacity is normally to be heard in camera. |