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  1. Child Abuse (non-sexual)

    … of Therapy for Child Witnesses Prior to a Criminal Trial - Practice Guidance Context and circumstances of child … Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 which allows for pre-recorded cross examination.  To access s28, an ABE must … is a special measure which allows a vulnerable witness to pre-record their cross-examination evidence before the …

  2. Youth crime

    … via live video link from a separate room; the use of pre-trial video recorded cross-examination; and, the provision of … the age of 10. The aim is to fast-track these cases to trial, with the police to charge as soon as possible, the CPS …

  3. Protocol for the effective handling of custody time limit cases in the magistrates’ court and the Crown Court between HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service

    … efforts will be made by HMCTS and the CPS to identify a trial date within the CTL to assist the court when setting … defendants by preventing them from being held in pre- trial custody for an excessive period of time. CTLs … granted conditional bail but held in custody until a pre-release condition is satisfied), the prosecutor will …

  4. New strangulation and suffocation laws will help protect victims

    … support from Independent Domestic Violence Advisers and pre-trial court visits. As well as the use of special measures …

  5. The World Cup: ‘There is no excuse for domestic abuse’

    … support from Independent Domestic Violence Advisers and pre-trial court visits. As well as the use of special measures …

  6. Witness protection and anonymity

    … Making an application Arrangements before and at trial Discharge or variation The Magistrates’ Court … There are also automatic reporting restrictions on certain pre-trial hearings (see the Contempt of Court, Reporting … the witness’s anonymity is not compromised. These are: A pre-trial visit by the anonymous witness; How the witness …

  7. Dangerous Dog Offences

    … the same way as the SFR1 process, until such time as the trial issue is identified. If they seek to challenge this … setting out the areas of agreement and disagreement. A pre-trial conference with the expert may be helpful to ensure … setting out the areas of agreement and disagreement. A pre-trial conference with the expert may be helpful to ensure …

  8. Domestic Abuse: Policy Statement

    … witnesses to give their best evidence. Giving evidence at trial can feel daunting for anyone. Some victims may find it … to provide proactive witness services. This includes pre-trial familiarisation visits and the appropriate use of … to provide proactive witness services. This includes pre-trial familiarisation visits and the appropriate use of …

  9. Police-CPS Joint National Rape Action Plan – refresh 2022: Annex on delivery against previous commitments

    … and Data subgroup. Actions in progress Evaluate the use of pre-trial witness interviews with the aim of improving … and Data subgroup. Actions in progress Evaluate the use of pre-trial witness interviews with the aim of improving …

  10. Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 2: Applying the Code for Crown Prosecutors to Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

    … that the right cases are prosecuted and there is a fair trial. This might involve scrutiny of accounts given of the … exploit these vulnerabilities to avoid detection. Use of a pre-trial witness interview (PTWI) If the prosecutor has … of when the decision will be actioned should be sent pre charge in the following cases: All cases where there is a …

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