From today, another 28 Crown Courts will have the technology to allow vulnerable witnesses and victims to pre-record their cross-examination before trial.

All Crown Courts will be able to provide this special measure by the end of the year.

Here’s how it works [1/5] [2/5] The judge decides on a case-by-case basis whether to pre-record the cross examination. This decision will be made if a witness or victim is considered vulnerable, for example a child or someone with a physical disability or mental disorder.