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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>There is no requirement for victims, or anyone else on their
behalf, to read out a victim personal statement in open court. There is a presumption
that a victim should be allowed to read their statement in full if they wish to do
so. However, whether the statement is read in open court, who reads it, and which
sections of the statement are read, is at the discretion of the trial judge. A Joint
Agency Guide to the Victim Personal Statement provides practical advice for criminal
justice practitioners who might be involved in the process. It is publicly available
here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/victim-personal-statement</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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