# Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, Section 271L: Supporters

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(1) Where the special measure to be used is a supporter, another person (“the supporter”) nominated by or on behalf of the vulnerable witness in respect of whom the special measure is to be used may be present alongside the witness to support the witness while the witness is giving evidence.
(2) Where the person nominated as the supporter is to give evidence at that or any other hearing in the proceedings, that person may not act as the supporter at any time before giving evidence.
(3) The supporter shall not prompt or otherwise seek to influence the witness in the course of giving evidence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/46/section/271L (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-scotland-act-1995/section-271L
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