These pages will be useful to anyone who has been asked to be a witness in civil cases, criminal proceedings or children's hearing court proceedings. Information is provided around:
- The Vulnerable Witnesses Act (Scotland) 2004
- Recent legislative changes
- The witness review
- Child witnesses (including Joint Investigative Interviews)
- Information materials
You may also find it helpful to refer to the Witnesses in Scotland website. This site has separate areas specially for children, young people and adults. Each area includes information on being a witness, going to court and giving evidence. The site also contains useful contacts and booklets.
More information can also be found on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service website. A booklet is also available here that sets out their commitments to victims and prosecution witnesses.