You may be eligible for extra support in court to help you feel more at ease and to give your best evidence.

This is called ‘special measures’ – which are things the court can provide or do to put you at ease and make your experience of giving evidence as comfortable as possible. Witnesses who are vulnerable or intimidated can ask for special measures.

They are not automatically granted – the CPS will need to apply in advance to the court to request the special measures you think would help you to give your best evidence.

The judge or magistrate will decide on what special measures can be granted based on the information provided in the application.

We have further information on special measures that you can explore.