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1. Witness Availability

1.1 As soon as an officer takes a witness statement he/she should:

(i) Accurately record the witness’s non-availability to attend court by completing the section on the rear of the MG11.

(ii) Indicate on the boxes on rear of the MG11 whether the witness will require any special assistance if attending court and/or whether the witness needs support as a vulnerable or intimidated witness.

(iii) Complete an MG2 except in anticipated Guilty plea cases.

(iv) Hand to the witness (or parent or guardian as appropriate) any available witness information in accordance with locally agreed arrangements.