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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…
When you arrive at the court, you’ll need to go through security. Tell the…
You can ask for expenses when you go to court as a: prosecution witness -…
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
If you apply to Student Finance England for help with your studies for a full-time undergraduate course, you, your parents or partner may be asked to give us evidence.
What to do if you are giving evidence from abroad in a UK court or tribunal case, which countries allow it and what the rules are for each country.
How to serve legal documents overseas and take evidence abroad.
Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts, and other agencies to help you get legal aid.
Immigration staff guidance on preparing and giving evidence in court.
How to provide evidence of your UK residence if we can’t confirm this through an automated check of UK tax and some benefits records.
Form PF152: Evidence in support of application for examination of a witness and production of documents under the evidence (Proceedings in other jurisdictions) Act 1975 (rule 34.17 and PD34 paragraph 6.3).
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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