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Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced that the government has pledged to double the number of experts who help vulnerable witnesses and victims in courts in England and Wales. He said that up to 100 Registered Intermediaries would be recruited in a campaign due to start next month.Demand…
In November 2014, The Communication Trust hosted a round table event with key stakeholders, including an IfJ Registered Intermediary, from across the youth justice and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) sectors. The event facilitated a discussion about the current policy and…
There is a requirement that, as part of a child's evidence to be used in criminal or family proceedings, their understanding of the difference between truth and lies needs to be demonstrated. Triangle, a company based near Brighton in East Sussex, have recently launched a new smart phone app and…
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We were delighted that so many people supported our official launch event on 10th December. In all, over 70 people attended including our three Honorary Members, David Wurtzel, Joyce Plotnikoff and Richard Woolfson and our first patron Lady Henrietta St George. There were also many…
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IfJ is delighted to learn that Honorary Member Joyce Plotnikoff was awarded a justly deserved DBE in the New Year Honours List in recognition of her work in support of vulnerable people within the criminal justice system, and of the Witness Intermediary Scheme. The citation reads:Joyce…
IfJ members have supported NSPCC's 'Order in Court' campaign NSPCC called for vital changes to our justice system, to make it fair, age appropriate and fit for children. They have pressed specifically for:
the opportunity of giving evidence without going to court support from a…
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Intermediaries for Justice are proud to welcome three Honorary Members to whom the intermediary world is indebted for their training, research, consultancy and constant support and encouragement.
Joyce Plotnikoff DBE, Lexicon Ltd www.lexiconlimited.co.uk/lexicon-limited/joyce-plotnikoff…
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Intermediaries for Justice are also delighted to welcome Lady Henrietta St George as their first Patron.
"I am happy to be involved with Intermediaries for Justice as another way of helping those who may be underprivileged or are having difficulties in getting their voice heard. I wish…
Court and Legal Skills
This book provides social workers with the theoretical and practical knowledge they need to effectively deal with courts and legal issues. This includes presenting evidence, supporting vulnerable service users in the legal system and developing good…
