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  • Support to Victims and Witnesses

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    360 degree interactive guides on the layout of Crown Court and Magistrates Court courtrooms are available on the Victim Support NI webpage.

    The Victim Support Northern Ireland (VSNI), the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service recognise that each has a role to play in supporting witnesses who come to court. The three agencies have been working in partnership for some time to support victims and witnesses in Northern Ireland.

    Victim Charter

    The Victim Charter sets out the entitlements and services that victims of crime in Northern Ireland can expect to receive from a range of service providers. For further information and alternative languages vist Justice-ni/Victim Charter

    Victim Support NI Interactive Courtroom

    This is a link to Victim Support NI’s Interactive View of Courtrooms. You will be able to see inside and around criminal courtrooms across the court estate.

    • VSNI Interactive Courtroom

    If you have any specific needs that may affect your attendance at a court or tribunal hearing, including any disability that may need accommodated, please contact the relevant court office or tribunal as soon as possible and we will be happy to discuss with you.

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