Paragraph 79 Victim personal statement and the Service courts and Summary HearingsI1

If the accused is found guilty before a Service court, you are entitled to say whether you would like to have your VPS read aloud or played (where recorded) in a Service court. You are also entitled to say whether you would like to read your VPS aloud yourself or to have it read aloud (usually by the Service Prosecuting Authority advocate). Before deciding whether you wish to have your VPS read aloud or played in court, you will be advised about the possible consequences, including that your VPS could be reported on in the media. You could also be asked questions about your VPS in court by the defence.