Paragraph 103 Attending Court as a WitnessI1

Part of the court process involves the cross-examination of witnesses to test their evidence. It is up to the court to make sure the trial is conducted in a fair and just manner, taking into account representations from the defence advocate and the Service Prosecuting Authority advocate representing the Crown. The Service Prosecuting Authority will treat victims who are witnesses in court respectfully and, where appropriate, will seek the court’s intervention where cross-examination is considered by the prosecutor to be inappropriate or too aggressive.