Criminal law #barristers, #solicitors, other expert practitioners and wider public with interest in a functioning #criminaljustice system. @TheCriminalBar

Criminal law barristers, solicitors, other expert practitioners and wider public with interest in a functioning criminal justice system If you can, please kindly respond to @TimesLaw

“My question for you this week is: Should jurors sitting on criminal cases with traumatic evidence of violence and child sex abuse be entitled to state-funded counselling? Email me (Jonathan.Ames@thetimes.co.uk) using the details below and I’ll feature some of your best responses in the newsletter next week.”

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Counselling for jurors to heal trauma A pilot scheme will support people who have to sit through graphic evidence in cases involving murder, violence or sexual attacks, particularly involving children https://thetimes.co.uk/article/pilot-scheme-to-provide-counselling-for-jurors-in-traumatic-trials-rwd3lqgml