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Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
If you’re a victim of crime or a witness for the prosecution, a ‘witness…
If you’re a victim or prosecution witness, you can ask the Crown…
The court may be able to take extra steps to protect you if you: are under…
When you arrive at the court, you’ll need to go through security. Tell the…
You can ask for expenses when you go to court as a: prosecution witness -…
What happens if someone makes a money claim against you, saying you owe them money, and how you can respond or defend yourself
You’ll get a letter or email if someone claims you owe them money. You…
You’ll need to know which service was used to make the claim. Check your…
If the claim was made using a paper form, you should respond by post. You…
Mediation is when an impartial professional (the mediator) helps both…
You might have to give more information at a hearing if your offer is…
Restrictions on items you can take into a court or tribunal building; going through security
How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
What being in 'contempt of court' means, who can be in contempt of court, what the consequences are, how to report it, how to avoid it on social media (such as Twitter and Facebook).
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
How to challenge a decision by a magistrates' court. Including how to get a fine reviewed, if you did not know about your case, how to appeal to the Crown Court.
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
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