Plan to film interviews with sex assault victims

A States spokesman confirmed that the Criminal Procedure Law was currently being revised and changes would introduce new ‘special measures’ for witnesses and victims.

Currently in Jersey only filmed interviews with children who are victims of sexual assault can be used in court. I

In the UK all victims, regardless of age, can have their interviews taped, which saves them having to give a written statement and, in theory, helps them convey what has happened.

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