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INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD, YOUNG AND VULNERABLE ADULT WITNESSES TO INFORM DECISION-MAKING IN THE LEGAL PROCESS GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE
PROMPTS
16 None of the prompts are mandatory. However, it is recommended that as a minimum the witness list includes:
- witness age and date of birth
- 2 full address types (if available or applicable)
17 Where the witness is a child, young person or a vulnerable adult, it is also recommended that, where known, the following information should be recorded in the Further Enquiry/Remarks section:
- Whether the adult witness appears to be vulnerable 2
- Whether the child, young person or vulnerable adult witness is a victim
- Home situation/social work or carer arrangements
- Details of the responsible person
- Relationship of witness to offender
- Interpretation and translation needs including specification of language
- Additional/special needs
- How the witness feels about going to court
- Whether it seems likely witness will need special measures including an appropriate adult or a supporter.
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