Which special measure? A guide for adults giving evidence in cases of rape or sexual assault [Video]

An information video for adult victim-survivors of rape and sexual abuse about the different ways of giving evidence to the police and at court. This includes special measures such as the video recorded police interview, screens, live link, and video recorded cross-examination (sometimes called pre-recorded cross-examination). The video was made for education and training purposes, and as an aid for police, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and legal professionals to use when guiding special measures conversations with adult victim-survivors. A leaflet has also been created to accompany the video.
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The video was made with input from key stakeholders, including members of the legal profession, policy makers, witness support services and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors from Rape Crisis member centres and Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
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This resource was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and produced by Dr Natalie Kyneswood © 2024, Centre for Socio Legal Studies, University of Oxford.