Witness Service

What Does the Witness Service Do?

• The Witness Service provides impartial, free and confidential support to both prosecution and defence witnesses attending criminal courts across England and Wales.
• It also supports family and friends where their presence helps a witness give their best evidence, as well as bereaved families attending court.
• The Service offers pre-trial, on-the-day and post-trial support, including outreach support for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.
• Support may include providing information about the court and its processes, and accompanying the witness (if allowed by the court) into the courtroom when they give evidence or for the reading of their Victim Personal Statement.

How To Get Support

Witnesses can get support us on the day of trial, with no need for earlier contact. However, the Citizens Advice Witness Service can provide more comprehensive support if they’re referred in advance. 

You can contact the Witness Service by using the online referral form.