Witnesses in criminal cases no longer have to fret before taking
the stand, thanks to a new handbook which will serve to explain to
them how trials work.
Called Giving Evidence in Court, the book, which was announced on
Friday, will be provided to witnesses and their family after
interviews with prosecutors.
It is among several new or recent initiatives in an ongoing effort
by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to raise public awareness
of its work and the criminal justice system here in general.
"If you have been to court as a witness, either as an accused or
family member of the victim, (you would know) it's a very
traumatic, stressful experience," said Attorney-General Steven
Chong.