Written question asked by Joan Humble (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to introduce further measures to protect (a) child witnesses and (b) vulnerable adults in the court system. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Humble: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce further measures to protect (a) child witnesses and (b) vulnerable adults in the court system. [35179] Mr. Michael: As I informed my hon. Friend when I met her and a constituent on 10 March, we intend to give greater protection to child witnesses and vulnerable adults. Our inter-departmental review of their needs is nearing completion. It is wide-ranging and is covering procedures from the investigation to the trial and beyond.

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