Intermediary cases

This article describes the first court use of “eyegaze” assistive technology, designed for those without speech or controlled physical movements. It was co-authored with the registered intermediary at trial. 

This article focuses on the NSPCC report's findings on responses about questioning from criminal justice practitioners.

This research paper identified significant gaps between Government policies and practice as experienced by children. The study was based on interviews with 182 young witnesses. It has now been updated and revisited in the NSPCC's 2019 Report: 'Falling Short: A snapshot of young witness policy and practice'.

This study was based on contributions from 272 criminal justice personnel, including 48 registered intermediaries. It was commissioned to examine progress in responding to the needs of young witnesses since the authors’ report ‘Measuring Up?’ in 2009 and a subsequent progress report in 2011. Chapter 1 contains the study overview and recommendations.

This article highlights key issues from the NSPCC report of relevance to family court practitioners.

IfJ is receiving more requests for intermediaries to assist during a defendant’s ‘evidence only’, rather than for pre-trial processes (such as taking instructions) and the duration of the trial. IfJ has gathered the views of its members about the correct approach in this situation.