Women have been warned against going to court by barristers and police over fears they could appear "vindictive and bitter " to a jury

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Victims' Commissioner for London Claire Waxman says victims are being "misadvised" that they should not attend their trial after giving evidence - over fears the jury will scrutinise their behaviour.

She is calling for major reform to put victims at the heart of the criminal justice system, which she says is currently leaving victims "confused, distressed and unable to move on".

One woman who's 'abusive' ex-partner was charged with coercive control has told LBC she was "dissuaded" from attending the trial.

What's more, if she did, she would have been forced to sit next to his sister in the court room if she decided to go.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/women-warned-against-going-to-court-for-fear-of-looking-bitter/

Open Justice Initiative https://appeal.org.uk/open-justice

Maybe I am being too simplistic but it feels like they should have an option of watching remotely via videolink or something.

Maybe I am being too simplistic but it feels like they should have an option of watching remotely via videolink or something.

Yes, there must be a side room where they could be private and watch via a screen. And in fact, by not being in court would be more able to show emotion, or even shout out "you liar".

Although maybe some may want to be there in person.

But seems strange that in this day and age victims of rape are still being put through the ringer, in many instances because of what are assumed to be jury prejudices.