Part 2Civil proceedings

Evidence of children and other vulnerable witnesses: special measures

I1I2I3I422Supporters

1

Where the special measure to be used is a supporter, another person (“the supporter”) nominated by or on behalf of the vulnerable witness in respect of whom the special measure is to be used may be present alongside the witness for the purpose of providing support whilst the witness is giving evidence.

2

Where the person nominated as the supporter is to give evidence in the proceedings, that person may not act as the supporter at any time before giving evidence.

3

The supporter must not prompt or otherwise seek to influence the vulnerable witness in the course of giving evidence.