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<p /> <p /> <p>The Ministry of Justice does not routinely collect this data. Victim
Support has provided the data based on available information.</p><p>As part of its
Grant in Aid to Victim Support, the Ministry of Justice requires the provision of
a court based witness service.</p><p>Victim Support has provided the following figures
for 2009/10-2013/14 showing the number of people supported:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>York
Crown Court</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>York</strong><strong> Magistrates' Court</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009/10</p></td><td><p>717</p></td><td><p>606</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>701</p></td><td><p>405</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>612</p></td><td><p>368</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>557</p></td><td><p>333</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>547</p></td><td><p>870</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>Whilst crime rates continue to fall, Victim Support continues to support all
witnesses who wish to receive support when attending court.</p><p> </p>
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