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Officers should ensure that information entered here is based both on the witnesses own views regarding their eligibility as well as the officer's observations and opinion. See Notes
3.1 and 3.2.
Show here the type of witness requiring Special Measures
Record the views of the witness as any court considering a special measures application must consider all the circumstances of the case.
Generally, an MG2 need not be completed in an anticipated guilty plea case. If a not guilty plea is entered, then an MG2 will need to be completed subsequently. See notes on rear of MG11.
One form to be used for each vulnerable or intimidated witness.
MG2 – WITNESS ASSSESSMENT FOR SPECIAL MEASURES
The purpose of this form is:
To advise the CPS of the potential need for special measures for a witness likely to be called to give evidence in a case
To support the CPS in making an application to a court for specified special measures to meet the witnesses’ needs.
This is the officer completing the MG2.
