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Special measure - using a television link
If the person citing you considers that you may be a vulnerable witness, and that your evidence may be affected by you being inside the courtroom, the court may be asked to consider an application for you to use the television link to give your evidence.
The television link room is separate to the courtroom where the trial or hearing is taking place. It is usually in the same building as the courtroom but can also be set up in a different building.
The television is linked to the courtroom so that everyone inside the courtroom can see and hear you give your evidence.
The judge or sheriff and lawyers in the courtroom each have a television monitor, microphone and camera, but you will only be able to see and hear the person who is asking you questions - you won't be able to see anyone else in the courtroom, including the accused or other person.
All the cameras are controlled by the judge or sheriff. When these are switched on, you will only be able to see and hear the judge, sheriff or lawyers one at a time and they will be able to see and hear you.
You must understand that even though the television link will prevent you from seeing the accused or other person involved in the case. This person will still be able to see and hear you on the courtroom's television monitor when you are giving your evidence.
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