SPECIAL MEASURES FOR VULNERABLE ADULT AND CHILD WITNESSES: a guidance pack

SPECIAL MEASURES FOR VULNERABLE ADULT AND CHILD WITNESSES: a guidance pack

Description	Special Measures for vulnerable adults and child witnesses - guidance
ISBN	none
Official Print Publication Date	April 2006
Website Publication Date	April 21, 2008

Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004
ISBN 0 7559 4604 9
This document is also available in pdf format (1MB)

Contents

1 Forewords/Introduction
2 Applying for special measures
3 Vulnerable witnesses with special needs
4 Identifying suitable special measures for child witnesses
5 The use of a screen
6 The use of a live television link
7 The use of a supporter
8 The use of a prior statement as evidence in chief
9 Taking evidence by a commissioner
10 Identifying Adult Vulnerable Witnesses
11 Stand-alone Provisions
12 Sheriff Court Summary Criminal Proceedings
13 Civil Proceedings
14 Therapeutic Support for Adults

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