Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 5428 5
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Contents

Introduction
What is a witness?
What support and assistance is available to you as a witness?
Some other things you may be thinking about
Courts and court proceedings
How a court case is prepared
The court date
Preparing for court - what you have to do
The day of the court case
Waiting
Giving your evidence
After you have given your evidence
The end of the court case
What is a vulnerable witness?
Special measures available for vulnerable witnesses
Special measure - using a screen
Special measure - using a television link
Special measure - using a supporter
Special measure - evidence taken by a commissioner
Your views
Any other questions or comments?
Useful contact names and numbers
Glossary
Your notes

A booklet on being a witness and special measures in civil cases in the Court of Session and sheriff court.

The pictures used in this booklet have been taken from the Scottish Executive 'Being a Witness CD- A special thanks to everyone involved.