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Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.

Updated: 8 February 2024

Going to court to give evidence as a victim or witness

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.

Before the trial
If you’re a victim of crime or a witness for the prosecution, a ‘witness…
Your statement
If you’re a victim or prosecution witness, you can ask the Crown…
Extra support in the courtroom
The court may be able to take extra steps to protect you if you: are under…
The day of the trial
When you arrive at the court, you’ll need to go through security. Tell the…
Expenses for going to court
You can ask for expenses when you go to court as a: prosecution witness -…

Respond to a court claim for money

What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself

Overview
You’ll get a letter or email if someone claims you owe them money. You…
Respond to a claim online
You’ll need to know which service was used to make the claim. Check your…
Respond to a claim by post
If the claim was made using a paper form, you should respond by post. You…
Resolve the claim through mediation
Mediation is when an impartial professional (the mediator) helps both…
Going to a court hearing
You might have to give more information at a hearing if your offer is…