{"id":3576,"date":"2021-02-26T12:27:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T12:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/?page_id=3576"},"modified":"2021-05-07T10:07:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T10:07:46","slug":"going-to-court","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.victimsupport.org.uk\/you-co\/going-to-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Going to court"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you have seen or heard about a crime, or been the victim of one, you may have to talk about what happened at court. This is called giving evidence and by doing this you will be a witness. Lots of young people go to court as witnesses, so don\u2019t feel that you\u2019re alone. Remember, you haven\u2019t done anything wrong, and you will have lots of support.<\/p>\n
This content has been written for children and young people. If you\u2019re looking for information for over 18s, visit our Going to Court information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n The interactive courtroom can help you understand what happens when you are a witness at court.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n It's important that you understand the court process if you are going to be a witness. <\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n A lot of witnesses – adults and young people – feel nervous about going to court, but it's important to remember that you're not alone, you haven't done anything wrong, and there will be people who are there to help and support you.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n The more prepared you are for court, the less worried you will be and the easier it will be to give your best evidence.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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\n The court process<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n \n
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\n Preparing for court<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n \n