Warrants & Court

Question 1

What a warrant need if it a from Isle of Man or channel island

Answer 1

Endorsed by justice of the peace

Question 2

What is a witness competence

Answer 2

The same as capacity it Considers wether a person is able to give useful and reliable testimony under the law

Question 3

Who is eligible for special measures

Answer 3

All witnesses under 18 at the time of the hearing
Vulnerable witnesses ie mental disorder
Witnesses in fear
Relevant offences - homicide offences and firearms offences involving a knife
DV cases who are vulnerable or intimidated
Human trafficking or modern day slavery

Question 4

VCOP rights

Answer 4

1. To be understand and to be understood
2. Have details of the crime recorded without unjustified delay
3. To be provided with information when reporting the crime
4. Referral to services for support
5. Be provided with information for compensation
6. Provided with information on the investigation and prosecution
7. To make a VPS
8. To be given information about trail process & victim role
9. To be given information about the outcome of the case and appeals
10. Paid expenses and property returned
11. Be given information about the offender ie release for parole and progress in prison
12. Right to make complaints if the code is not met

Question 5

What evidence needs to be shown for a guilty plea

Answer 5

The accused antecedents, criminal record and where necessary evidence to support its version of the facts