Do I have to stay in court after giving evidence?

Once you have finished giving your evidence, the Magistrate will give you permission to leave. You can leave the court completely, or stay in the public gallery.

Except where there has been a ‘suppression order’, you may tell others what evidence you have given.

However, don’t discuss your evidence with someone who is yet to give evidence. That way, there is no suggestion that you have influenced their evidence.