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Jo Parton and Nicola Lewis from the IfJ media team discussed the role of Intermediaries with Woman's Hour presenter Jane Garvie on Monday 23rd May 2016. They told listeners:
- What vulnerability meant and how to access an intermediary to assist communication between the Police, Courts and vulnerable witnesses.
- That it is crucial that vulnerable people can have equal access to the Justice System
- They often can give evidence but the court language and process have to be adapted to meet their needs