Special measure - using a prior statement
If you are a vulnerable witness in a criminal case and there was a video or audio taped interview between you and the police, or a written statement, the person citing you as a witness may be able to ask the court to consider allowing this to be played or read out in court as part of your evidence.
At the trial, you may be asked to watch or listen whilst this recording is played or read out and then you will be asked questions about what you said in your statement.
Using this special measure does not mean that you are excused from being asked questions about your prior statement.
Remember that you will still be asked questions by any other lawyers involved in the case, for example a lawyer acting for an accused person.
If the person citing you as witness is considering using this special measure, they will explain more about it and ask for your views.