Witnesses in trials ‘should be trained to cope with tough questions’

The recommendations, which are partly drawn from observing justice systems in other countries including the Witness Preparation Programme in Quebec, also include new online resources for witnesses, an expansion of remote centres where evidence can be given in trials over videolinks, away from the physical court arena, and an offer for alleged victims to see the transcript of their police interview ahead of them being questioned by a barrister, rather than having to watch the video itself which could be traumatic.