Some people may worry about being a
young witness because they are unsure what to expect. You may have
seen witnesses on TV, or read about what it is like to be
one in a paper or a magazine, but do you know what being
a young witness really means?
What does a young witness
do?
Who will be at
court?
What happens at
court?
What happens after the
trial?
Lots of young people go to court as witnesses. So don't feel that
you're alone.
It's not always easy to do something for the first time. But many
young people feel better about going to court if they know what to
expect beforehand.
Below you will find some useful information that tells you what
you can expect when being a witness and giving evidence (click on
the link in blue).