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Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
If you’re a victim of crime or a witness for the prosecution, a ‘witness…
If you’re a victim or prosecution witness, you can ask the Crown…
The court may be able to take extra steps to protect you if you: are under…
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You can ask for expenses when you go to court as a: prosecution witness -…
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Use this form for a prosecutor to notify a defendant of proof by written witness statement.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
The Service Prosecuting Authority is the principal prosecuting authority within the Service Justice System and is responsible for the prosecution of all service offences before the Service Courts.
Ask for an interpreter at a court or tribunal hearing - who's eligible, how to apply, when friends or family can act as interpreters
How you can expect to be treated by the police if you are a witness to a crime or incident, and if you are asked to give evidence in a criminal court.
The Defence Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) provides support and guidance for victims and witnesses during their journey through the Service Justice System.
Immigration staff guidance on the process to follow if they have witnesses who are required to give evidence in court.
Forms to use with the Criminal Procedure Rules.
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