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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Sally Keeble (Labour). It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 16 March 2006 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Witness Support

Question
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service takes to support vulnerable witnesses in court proceedings.
Answer

The Crown Prosecution Service can apply to the court to allow vulnerable witnesses to give evidence via a televised link or from behind a screen, or to withhold their personal details. The court may of course refuse the application.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
443 c1599 
58771 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Witness Support
Thursday, 16 March 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Crown Prosecution Service Evidence Protection Witnesses Trials
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk