What happens if i dont give evidence in court

A separate application must be made for a trial anonymity order under ss 86 to 90 of the Coroners and Justice Act to ensure the witness remains anonymous throughout the trial. If a witness feels threatened at any point they should tell their witness care officer or, if they feel seriously threatened, ring for immediate assistance.

While in court, witnesses are given separate waiting areas where possible. In very serious cases, a witness may be relocated to a house in another area to ensure their safety or even given a different identity; this is arranged by the police.

Witnesses in criminal trials What is a witness? Who is considered able to give evidence? Can a person be forced to give evidence? What happens if a compellable witness refuses to give evidence? A witness summons can take two forms: a witness summons requiring a person to give evidence; and a witness summons requiring a person to produce documents that are needed as evidence.

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