Remote Vulnerable Witnesses, Complainants and Victims
摘要
This chapter draws on the interview and survey data to highlight the advantages and challenges of using pre-recorded evidence, CCTV and videoconferencing for vulnerable witnesses. Overall, the dataset shows real benefits for vulnerable witnesses in being remote from the intimidatory and re-traumatising courtroom. In this context, digital communication technologies can be seen as techniques of mitigation, supporting resilience, ameliorating vulnerability and enabling best evidence. However, the empirical data also reveal complexities that challenge the wholesale use of remote communication technologies.