Special measure - using a screen
If you are regarded as vulnerable under the terms of the legislation, and the person who cited you as a witness believes that your evidence might be affected by seeing an accused or other person involved in the case, using a screen in the courtroom may help you to give your evidence.
The screen is put up as a 'room divider', or curtain, beside the witness box, between you and the accused (or other person involved in the case). Therefore you will not see this person. The only people you will see will be the judge (and jury if present), sheriff and children's reporter and any other lawyers involved in the proceedings.
However, it is important for you to know that the accused or other people on the other side of the screen in the courtroom will be able to see you indirectly through a court television monitor when you are giving your evidence.