gasilcalendar.blogg.se -

WITNESS SERVICES TRIAL
WITNESS SERVICES TV
WITNESS SERVICES FREE

They will explain to you how the special measure(s) will be used at court.The Office’s Victim and Witness Coordinator provides important services to victims and witnesses of federal crimes, including providing information about compensation for expenses and court-ordered restitution. If a special measure application has been granted, you will be told by the prosecutor. The judge at that hearing will decide whether you should be allowed to use special measures in court. If you are eligible, they will make an application to the court. If your case is passed to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS), and you become a prosecution witness, the prosecutor will consider applying for special measures to help you when giving evidence in court.

those who are making allegations against professionals or carers.

those who have experienced past or repeat harassment and bullying, or repeat victimisation.

those who have experienced domestic violence.

Other witnesses who may be considered to be intimidated witnesses include: Victims in sexual assault cases are in this category. Intimidated witnesses are those whose quality of testimony is likely to be diminished by reason of fear or distress at the prospect of giving evidence.

Help for vulnerable people giving evidence.

people significantly impaired by intelligence and social functioning.

Vulnerable witnesses include children under 18 years old and:

WITNESS SERVICES TRIAL

a video recorded interview with you before the trial to be admitted by the court as your evidence - a live link or screen can be used when you are cross-examined by the defence.judges and barristers removing their wigs and gowns in the Crown Court to make the proceedings seem less intimidating.giving evidence in private - members of the public and the press can be excluded from the court in some cases.

WITNESS SERVICES TV

giving evidence via a live TV link outside the courtroom - you will be able to see the courtroom and people in the courtroom, including the defendant, will be able to see you on a television screen.

screens around the witness box to prevent you from having to see the defendant and the defendant from seeing you - you will still be seen by others in the court including the judge, jury, lawyers and barristers and, in some courts, the public gallery.

Special measures are measures which have been put in place to help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses give their best possible evidence in court. Witnesses can also contact Victim Support NI and NSPCC:

giving you a chance to talk over the case once it is over, to get more help or information.

putting you in touch with people who can answer specific legal questions (the witness services do not discuss evidence with witnesses).

giving practical help with things such as expense forms.

having someone to go with you into the courtroom or the live TV link room when you give evidence.

providing a quiet place for you to wait before and during the hearing.

going with you to the court and letting you look around the courtroom before you are called as a witness.

providing information on court procedures.

WITNESS SERVICES FREE

Trained volunteers and staff from the services provide a free and confidential service including: The Witness Service and the Young Witness Service are available in all courts.īoth witness services normally phone or write to witnesses before the court hearing to offer their services if you have given consent for your details to be passed on. one for witnesses under the age of 18 (the Young Witness Service), run by the NSPCC.one for adult witnesses, run by Victim Support NI (the Witness Service).There are two types of witness service available: The aim of witness services is to help prosecution witnesses, and their families and friends, to deal with the experience of going to court and giving evidence. If you are a victim or witness for the prosecution, witness services will be available before, during and after the trial to make sure that you are well informed and supported.