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CONFRONTO METODOLOGICO TRA LE INDAGINI SCIENTIFICHE
DELL’ARMA DEI CARABINIERI E LE FORZE DI POLIZIA BRITANNICHE

- Pre-trial support provided to the witness in the period between the inter-
view and the start of any trial. Appendix K sets out National Standards
for Young Witness Preparation;
- Court witness support from a person who may be known to the witness,
but who is not a party to the proceedings, has no detailed knowledge of
the case and may have assisted in preparing the witness for their court
appearance. A direction for evidence to be given via live link under
Section 24 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (as amended by
the Coroners and Justice Act 2009) may also provide for a supporter.
Appendix L sets out National Standards for the Court Witness Supporter
in the Live Link Room.
1.24 Research indicates that pre-trial and court support are best undertaken by
the same person. Any supporter used during the interview, however,
should not be used to prepare the witness for court or the offer to sup-
port them while they are giving evidence because they are already aware
of the witness’s account.
http://criminvestresearch.com/analysis/behavioural-investigative-advice/

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