Support to Victims and Witnesses
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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.
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