Historical sexual abuse(court process question)

Beckymai19 · 03-09-2019 07:27PM #1

Hello, i have reported a historical sexual abuse case and the dpp have came back and its going further and will be brought before the courts.. At the time of the incidents i was aged 4-11 and now aged 21. My question is will i have to give evidence in the court room or can i have the option of not attending court.. Thanking you

antix80 · 03-09-2019 07:30PM

People have a right to face their accuser and rightly so. (not being harsh, i understand yours is a sensitive case)
I believe children can give video evidence in certain circumstances.

CharlieCroker · 03-09-2019 08:56PM

Yes, you will be required to give evidence if they plead not guilty.

Hope it all works out

FishOnABike · 03-09-2019 09:42PM

Can a person give evidence in an affidavit or sworn statement or does it have to be given live in person in court? Can it be a combination of both?

mynamejeff · 03-09-2019 10:39PM

FishOnABike wrote: »

Can a person give evidence in an affidavit or sworn statement or does it have to be given live in person in court? Can it be a combination of both?

unless there is a plea of guilty , no , the defense have the right to cross examine a injured party or witness
that is one of the reasons why prosecutions of this kind are so difficult and painful

im sorry for your trouble

Historical sexual abuse(court process question)

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