Right to testify without being present or without the presence of the alleged perpetrator (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)

Definition

i enabling victims to testify, according to the rules provided by their internal law, in the courtroom without being present or at least without the presence of the alleged perpetrator, notably through the use of appropriate communication technologies, where available.

Source law

https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168046031c

Related terms:

Parent term:

Measures of protection (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)

Sibling terms:

Protection from intimidation, retaliation and repeat victimisation (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Informing victims about perpetrator's whereabouts (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Informing victims about their rights, services at their disposal and the follow‐up of their case (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Right to be heard and to supply evidence (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Support services for the victims (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Protection of the image and privacy of the victim (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Prevention of contact between victims and perpetrators (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)
Right to independent and competent interpreter (Article 56, Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence)