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Written question asked by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 17 October 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Witnesses: Video Recordings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 11 October to Question 54630, how many crown courts have used Section 28 pre-recorded video evidence to support trials.

Answer

Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 is in place in all Crown Court locations across England and Wales for vulnerable witnesses, and for intimidated witnesses who are victims of adult sexual offences and modern slavery offences. All Crown Courts have used Section 28 pre-recorded video evidence to support trials.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61287
Session
2022-23
Related items
Witnesses: Video Recordings
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Crown Court Witnesses Video recordings
Link
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