Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. About the authors ix
4. Acknowledgements xi
5. Foreword xiii
6. Introduction: a fresh pair of eyes 1
7. The intermediary scheme in England and Wales 7
8. Behind the scenes: planning to assess the witness 25
9. Assessment methods and involvement of the interviewer 39
10. Communication aids and stress reduction strategies 55
11. Contributing to the effectiveness of the police interview 75
12. Negotiating professional space at the ground rules hearing 97
13. Making the ground rules hearing effective 109
14. ‘Every reasonable step’: preparation for giving evidence 129
15. Cross-examination: research, case law, training and regulation 155
16. Cross-examination: intervention at trial 187
17. Cross-examination: challenges at the cutting edge 217
18. The uneasy position of vulnerable defendants 247
19. A new profession 281
20. Conclusion 303
21. References 309
22. Index 325
23. Table of cases 337