Published Date:
02 June 2008
JUSTICE Secretary Kenny MacAskill will urge those involved in the justice system to "play their part" today in making sure vulnerable witnesses receive proper support to give their best evidence.
Mr MacAskill will make the call while hosting a conference for solicitors, sheriffs, social workers and police to discuss the implementation of the Vulnerable Witnesses Act.
The Act received Royal Assent in April 2004. It has been implemented incrementally since April 2005 and was completed on April 1, 2008.
It covers witnesses in the High Court, Sheriff Court solemn and summary proceedings, children's hearings court proceedings and some other civil proceedings.
The conference will also consider whether anything more needs to be done to ensure vulnerable witnesses receive the special measures, including the use of screens and giving evidence by live TV link, they are entitled to.
The full article contains 144 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 June 2008 11:39 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
