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If you\u2019ve experienced a crime, you might be asked to go to court to give evidence.<\/p>\n
Attending court can be a daunting experience for anyone. There are lots of different roles in the court process and as a witness you will be asked questions about what you saw.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Basic information about how the criminal justice system works.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
Understand how the media reports on cases and what to do if you're concerned.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
What you need to know about before you go to court as a witness.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
What you can expect during a court case if you're giving evidence as a witness.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What you can expect from the Witness Care Unit after you've given evidence at a trial.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
If you're a vulnerable or intimidated witness, you can ask for special measures.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
Information and videos explaining how sentencing works.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
More about the main organisations in the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n