Measure intended to reduce stress on survivors of rape and modern-day slavery to be used in more courts
More survivors of rape and modern-day slavery in England and Wales will be able to give video evidence pre-recorded outside a live trial in a move ministers hope will boost confidence in the criminal justice system.
Under the measure known as section 28, survivors can apply to the court to be cross-examined in front of a limited number of people, to reduce the stress of giving evidence. It will then be played during the live trial, removing the need for them to attend in person.
