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1. www.cps.gov.uk › information-and-support-victimsInformation and support for victims & witnesses | The Crown ...

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   If you think you have been a victim or witness to a crime you have a vital role to play we need your help to tell us and sometimes the court, what happened so we can make fully informed and...

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3. www.gov.uk › going-to-court-victim-witnessGoing to court to give evidence as a victim or witness - GOV.UK

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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 care officer’ will tell you which court to go to, and when to go there. If...
   • If you’re a victim or prosecution witness, you can ask the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to see your statement again before you go to court to re...
   • The court may be able to take extra steps to protect you if you: are under 18 have a mental or physical disability are afraid to give evidence are...
   • When you arrive at the court, you’ll need to go through security. Tell the security staff who you are and that you’re a witness or victim. Someone...
   • You can ask for expenses when you go to court as a: prosecution witness - from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defence witness - from the defen...

4. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › law-and-courts › legalYou've given a witness statement to the police - Citizens Advice

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   You've given a witness statement to the police. This advice applies to England. See advice for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales. The police will ask you to explain what you saw, either in writing or on video - this is your witness statement. They’ll ask you to sign it to say it’s true.

5. www.copfs.gov.uk › the-justice-process › attendingAttending court: guide for victims and witnesses | COPFS

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Guidance on the court process for victims and witnesses involved in a case – before, during, and after you go to court. This guide replaces the 'Being a witness leaflet'. Last updated. 26 Apr...

6. www.police.uk › giving-witness-victim-statementGiving a witness or victim statement - Police UK

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   If you're the victim or witness of a crime, you may be asked to make a witness statement. This is your written or video recorded account of what happened to you, what you saw, heard or know about the crime. An officer will ask you questions to find out exactly what happened or what you know.

7. www.police.uk › advice › advice-and-informationGoing to court - Police UK

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   If you won't go to court, you may get a 'witness summons' from the court. A witness summons says you have to go to court. If you still fail to go to court without a good reason, you could be ‘in contempt of court’ and you may be arrested.

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   When should I go to court if I'm a witness?

   • If you’re a victim of crime or a witness for the prosecution, a ‘witness care officer’ will tell you which court to go to, and when to go there. If you’re a witness for the defence, the defence lawyer will tell you when you have to go to court. You’ll usually be given a fixed date to go to court.

   Going to court to give evidence as a victim or witness - GOV.UK

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   What is the Witness Service?

   • The Witness Service run by Citizen’s Advice provides free and independent support for victims and witnesses. They are based at every court in England and Wales and can arrange for you to visit the court before the trial so you know what to expect. You may be able to use special measures to allow you to give evidence in the best possible way.

   Information for victims and witnesses – Sentencing

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   Can I go to court as a victim or witness?

   • If you’re feeling vulnerable or are afraid of the offender, or if a child or young person is giving evidence, the court may be able to provide 'special measures', these are: To find out more about going to court as a victim or witness, visit the Crown Prosecution Service. And there's information for witnesses at Citizens Advice.

   Going to court - Police UK

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   What if I am a victim or a witness to a crime?

   • Being a victim or a witness to a crime can often be difficult and you may not know very much about the criminal justice system. We will treat all victims and witnesses with respect and understanding throughout the criminal justice process.

   Information and support for victims & witnesses

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   Can a witness statement be used as evidence in court?

   • Your witness statement may be used as evidence in court. You don't have to give a statement but you might still be asked to go to court and say what you know. If you're a victim, as well as giving a witness statement, you can also give a Victim Personal Statement (VPS).

   Giving a witness or victim statement - Police UK

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   Who reads a witness statement?

   • People involved with the case - for example lawyers or the judge, will read or watch your witness statement. They might also use it as evidence in court. The police officer who takes your statement will give you the name and contact details of the officer in charge of the case - you can contact them at any time if you have any questions.

   You've given a witness statement to the police - Citizens Advice

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9. www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk › going-to-courtInformation for victims and witnesses – Sentencing

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   If you are a victim or a witness for the prosecution, your witness care officer will keep you informed about the progress of the case and support you through the process. If you are a witness for the defence, the defence lawyer will tell you when you have to go to court. You will usually be given a fixed court date.