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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 -…
Guidelines on the prosecutor’s role in applications for Witness Anonymity Orders: Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008.
Information on accessing victim and witness support services.
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.
What witnesses need to do in special educational needs appeals and disability discrimination claims hearings. Includes rules for summonsed and expert witnesses.
Important guidance and support available for victims and witnesses of serious fraud, bribery and corruption.
Guidance and resources to help agencies and practitioners who work with victims and witnesses.
Guidance for applicants and unions attending a hearing with the Certification Officer (CO).
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
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