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Monday, 23 November 2020

New technology which spares vulnerable victims from attending court is now available across England and Wales

Cross-examinations can now be recorded and played during the trial.

It’ll be recorded as close to the time of the crime as possible.

Chief Crown Prosecutor Andrew Penhale says waiting for the trial can add tso people’s anxiety.

A similar system for victims of sexual and modern slavery offences is being trialled at Kingston Crown Court.