Making the justice system better for victims: consultation - easy read
Easy read summary of proposals in our consultation on improving victims' experiences of the justice system.
Other ways to help victims at court
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Evidence means information that is given to a court to see if someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime.
Victims have said that giving evidence in court can be stressful and upsetting.
We are looking at ways to help with this.
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Some domestic abuse trials are being held online so victims do not have to be in court in person.
This is called a virtual trial.
We are asking if more trials should be virtual trials.
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The High Court is where the trials for the most serious cases happen.
Ground Rules Hearings happen in some High Court cases.
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These are hearings to help the court make sure the victim is treated fairly at trial.
A hearing is a formal meeting where a court makes a decision.
We are asking if all High Court cases should have Ground Rules Hearings.
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Victims have said that delays to court cases are very upsetting.
We are asking if there is anything that can be done to reduce delays.
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Victims have said it can be hard to get information about cases.
We are asking how information can be shared better.
Contact
Email: victimsconsultation@gov.scot
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