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Information on accessing victim and witness support services.
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 -…
What witnesses need to do in special educational needs appeals and disability discrimination claims hearings. Includes rules for summonsed and expert witnesses.
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.
Guidance and resources to help agencies and practitioners who work with victims and witnesses.
Immigration staff guidance on the process to follow if they have witnesses who are required to give evidence in court.
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Use this form to issue someone with a witness summons to give evidence at a hearing about a claim and/or to give requested documents.
This guide covers the process to restore a company name to the Register of Companies.
Details on expenses that witnesses can claim when called to give evidence by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).
The Defence Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) provides support and guidance for victims and witnesses during their journey through the Service Justice System.
Form PF141: Witness Statement / affidavit of personal service of judgment or order (rules 81.6 and 81.9).
What you need to do when you're asked to be a witness.
Use this form to prepare a written witness statement.
Use this witness statement to give evidence to the Court of Protection about a person who lacks, or may lack, capacity to safeguard themselves.
An explanation of the people who may be present in a Crown Court hearing.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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