§ 26. Mrs. HumbleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce further measures to protect(a) child witnesses and (b) vulnerable adults in the court system. [35179]
§ Mr. MichaelAs I informed my hon. Friend when I met her and a constituent on 10 March, we intend to give greater protection to child witnesses and vulnerable adults. Our inter-departmental review of their needs is nearing completion. It is wide-ranging and is covering procedures from the investigation to the trial and beyond.