Scottish Government

A booklet for adult witnesses in criminal and children's hearing court proceedings.
ISBN 0 7559 4896 3
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Contents

Introduction
What is a witness?
What support and assistance is available to you as a witness?
Court familiarisation visits
Courts and court proceedings
Who is in the courtroom and what is their job?
How a court case is prepared
The court date
Preparing for court - what you have to do
The day of the court case
Waiting
Identification
Giving your evidence
After you have given your evidence
The end of the court case
Other help available
Any other questions or comments
Things to remember
Useful contact names and numbers
Glossary

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