Witnesses

Question 1

Sit wit definition ?

Answer 1

Those who have or claim to have witnessed visually or otherwise an indictable offence, part of such offence or events closely connected with it and/or have a particular relationship to the victim or have a central position in the investigation.

Question 2

Vulnerable witness ? (4)
Sec 16 Youth & Criminal
Evidence Act 99

Answer 2

Under 18
MH disorder
Physical disability
Significant impairment of social functioning.

Question 3

Intimidated witness Sec 1 YCEA - when their quality of evidence is likely to be diminished by fear or distress due to ? (7)

Answer 3

Nature of offence 
Age 
Background 
Beliefs 
Behaviour by accused
Knife crime 
Sexual offence

Question 4

Who makes anonymity order ?

Answer 4

Judge

Question 5

What offence qualifies for anonymity?

Answer 5

Murder / manslaughter

Death caused by gun/knife

Question 6

Special measures ? Sec 17 YCEA (8)

Answer 6

Screens
Live link 
Evidence given in private 
Removal of wigs and gowns 
VRI 
Pre-trial visual recorded cross examination 
Examination of witness through an intermediary 
Aids to communication

Question 7

Under 10’s principle ?

Answer 7

Protocol between police, CPS, her majesty’s courts and tribunal service.
To fast track cases involving under 10’s and bring trial forward so less stress and best chance of remembering incident.

Question 8

What is Sec 28 youth and criminal evidence act 99?

Answer 8

Cross examination of vulnerable/intimidated witnesses prior to trial.

Question 9

What is a deposition warrant?

Answer 9

CPS can request warrant from
Court to place a witness in front of court to give evidence.
They may have given a full account or an unsigned statement.

Question 10

Process for anon witnesses

Answer 10

Take MG11 as normal
Redact it later
App to super to sign and agree it hits criteria