Going to court
If you’ve experienced a crime, you might be asked to go to court to give evidence.
Attending court can be a daunting experience for anyone. There are lots of different roles in the court process and as a witness you will be asked questions about what you saw.

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Basic information about how the criminal justice system works.
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Understand how the media reports on cases and what to do if you're concerned.
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What you need to know about before you go to court as a witness.
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What you can expect during a court case if you're giving evidence as a witness.
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What you can expect from the Witness Care Unit after you've given evidence at a trial.
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If you're a vulnerable or intimidated witness, you can ask for special measures.
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Information and videos explaining how sentencing works.
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More about the main organisations in the criminal justice system.
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Answers to common concerns for witnesses at court.
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The standards of service that you can expect as a witness.