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  1. CPS aiming to support victims and witnesses

    … such as screens in the courtroom. These block a victim or witness from being seen by anyone but the judge or jury, … them to focus on giving their best evidence without intimidation. In certain circumstances where a victim or witness is identified as  vulnerable or intimidated some …

  2. Victims and Witnesses: Care and Treatment

    … of Information to Victims in Court of Appeal Cases Role of Witness Care Units Complaints Introduction This guidance … to challenge a potentially unfair attack on a victim's or witness's character; to make a compensation claim for any … appropriate bail conditions if there is a fear of attack, intimidation or harassment. In court there is provision for …

  3. Speaking to Witnesses at Court

    … Legal Guidance 1. Introduction 2. Purpose of Assisting the Witness at Court 3. Meeting a Witness at Court 4. Pre-recorded cross examination and … properly, impact positively on both the quality of the witness's evidence in court and the perception of the service …

  4. Reporting a crime

    … the police Investigating crime Victim's personal statement Intimidation Protecting Witnesses Decision to charge Keeping you informed Telling the police If you witness a crime you have a vital role to play in bringing the criminals to justice. If you witness a crime you have a vital role to play in bringing the …

  5. Victims and Witnesses: CPS Public Policy Statement on the Delivery of Services to Victims - The Prosecutors' Pledge

    … will listen to the voice of the victim through their witness and victim personal statement and ensure that the … that any recommendations identified by police on the "Witness Needs Assessment Form" are actioned. Ensure that victims are referred to the Witness Service in order that they may be assisted in their …

  6. Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate

    … Bar/CPS Standard for Communication between Victim, Witness and the Prosecuting Advocate 01 February 2006 | … of the court process to ensure, in conjunction with the Witness Service, the CPS and court staff, that they are … apply when any question arises as to the substance of a witness's evidence. Recent changes to sections 6.3 of the …

  7. Public Justice Offences

    … Witnesses and Others - Criminal Proceedings Section 51(1): Intimidation of Witnesses/Jurors Section 51(2): Harming … to persuade, by intimidation, harm or otherwise, a witness not to give evidence, to alter their evidence or to … Act 1911 , perjury is committed when: a lawfully sworn witness or interpreter;   in judicial proceedings;  wilfully …

  8. Support to give your evidence - ‘special measures’

    … evidence - ‘special measures’ If you are a victim or a witness in a case and it goes to trial you will usually be … special measures.   You will be classed as a vulnerable witness: if you are under 18 or if you have a physical or … difficulties.) You’ll be classed as an intimidated witness if: You are frightened or distressed about giving …

  9. Children and young people as witnesses - Alison Saunders, DPP

    … the CPS to assess individual needs of witnesses. For any witness under 18, there is a presumption that they will give … the recorded cross-examination is played at trial so the witness does not need to be present. This is particularly … are not waiting until the day of trial to see if the witness turns up and gives evidence, we are seeing an …

  10. Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 10: Supporting complainants in Court

    … appropriate support is planned for and available to the witness. This is most often required to assist with … should ask the police to ascertain whether the complainant/witness would like to meet the prosecutor.  The purpose of … consider whether further charges of, for example, witnessintimidation, are appropriate. If the reason for a …

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