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This mini-course provides a quick reference on the subject of testimonial accommodations for vulnerable witnesses, including complainants in cases involving sexual offences, witnesses under the age of 18 years and witnesses living with physical or mental disabilities.

The substance of this mini-course was reviewed by the following judges in April 2024:

• The Honourable J. Michal Fairburn, Associate Chief Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario
• The Honourable Justice Frederick P. Ferguson, Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick

As with other NJI resources, this resource is not an authority and should not be cited as such. Please do not share it outside the judiciary without express permission of the NJI.