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… sexual orientation Gender Recognition Act 2004 Victim and Witness issues Appropriate language Withdrawal Major and … special measures are appropriate - to be discussed with witness. See the legal guidance on Special Measures . any … to consider whether further charges, for example, witnessintimidation or harassment are appropriate. It may also be …
… to the court process or environment. Where a prosecution witness is to give evidence through an interpreter, because … to the court process or environment. Where a prosecution witness is to give evidence through an interpreter, because …
… Violence Cases | Case Handling Issues | Bail | Victim and Witness Care | Withdrawal of Domestic Violence Cases | … Civil orders made or pending and any breaches; Vulnerable witness forms where appropriate; Details of any Risk … the views of the victim are known. Back to top Victim and Witness Care When a case is going to trial, the …
… Reviews Annex A: Joint Evidence Checklist Annex B: Witness Summons Annex C: Important points to remember in … services (including from specialist organisations), Witness Care Units (WCU), and voluntary sector support … (e.g. foetal scans) may also provide opportunities for intimidation and violence. Both issues will need to be …
… victims and bereaved families The CPS legal guidance on Witness Expenses and Allowances sets out the costs the CPS … for the victim or bereaved family member who is also a witness, or who attends court in order to read a Victim … should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The Witness Expenses and Allowances guidance outlines that the …
… proceedings involving any Defendant There has been intimidation, or attempted intimidation, of any person who is likely to be a witness at the trial The third example makes it clear that … intimidation, of any person who is likely to be a witness at the trial The third example makes it clear that …
… with victims and the way in which partners in the police, witness care units, and support services coordinate together … with victims and the way in which partners in the police, witness care units, and support services coordinate together …
… victims and witnesses. In the wider CJS, the Victim and Witness Satisfaction Surveys in 2000 and 2002 were … would not want to give evidence in court again because of intimidation or the experience of going to court and being … can expect from CJS agencies in England and Wales. The Witness Charter in 2008, although not statutory, introduced …
… an appropriate charge, for instance public order charges, witnessintimidation or perverting the course of justice. Contempt … to offences such as perverting the course of justice and witnessintimidation, the following illustrates the overlap …
… to call the individual said to have been exploited as a witness. Supporting Victims Victims and witnesses in these … should be instructed based on the needs of the victim or witness, the expert’s specialism and their ability to engage … therefore any potential negative impact on the victim or witness, the interviews should be well-planned in advance. …