Being a Witness

Being a witness is very important, whether in a criminal court case or a children’s hearing court case.

In a criminal court case, witnesses may provide vital information about a possible crime. In a children’s hearing court case, witnesses may have important information about a child’s welfare.

Find out why you may be asked to be a witness.

Witnesses play an essential role by giving information to the court. This information is known as the witness's evidence. More information about evidence.

There are three different people who may call (or more formally known as 'cite') you as a witness:

Being a witness is very important. It's about telling the court the truth about what you know. The courts cannot work well without the help of witnesses like you.

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