Modernising Justice – The Case for Victim and Witness Support in Court

The COVIS consortium is delighted to announce the publication of its policy paper – Modernising Justice: The Case for Victim and Witness Support in Court. Acknowledging that court support is an integral part of achieving obligations to assist victims, the publication sets out why court-based support is so important and explores practical approaches for its implementation within national jurisdictions.  

The policy paper is a cornerstone of the COVIS Project’s efforts to address the often-overlooked needs of victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings. It complements the previously published COVIS Handbook of Best Practices for court-based support, which serves as a practical guide for court-based supporters, on their treatment of, and interaction with, victims and witnesses of crime in connections with criminal proceedings.