Whether you are or have been a witness to or a victim of a crime,
or simply want to find out more about the vital role victims and
witnesses of crime play in bringing offenders to justice, this
website will help answer some of the questions you may have and
will help you understand what happens at court.
In Suffolk, specific measures have been put in place to ensure
a coordinated and responsive approach to how victims and witnesses
are treated when the case they are involved in is progressing
through the Criminal Justice System. Our Witness Care Unit work to
support the victims and witnesses of crime, providing a single
point of contact, needs assessment, information and support.
Please click through the site to find out more or if you have a
specific question, click through to
our
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to see if it is
covered.
Sometimes people's evidence is not included in
trials, because they are not able to say what has happened. Here in
Suffolk, we introduced the use of witness intermediaries who help
vulnerable witnesses communicate more complete, more accurate and
more coherent evidence in court, leading to better evidence and
better justice for all...
Click here to find out more