You are prosecuting Robert who faces trial in the magistrate…
You are prosecuting Robert who faces trial in the magistrates’ court for ABH on his neighbour, Lara. Lara is the only prosecution witness who can give evidence of the assault and she has made a witness statement supporting the prosecution. At a pre-trial hearing, the officer in the case tells you that Lara has not responded to the letter warning her to attend court for the trial. Yesterday, the officer visited Lara and she told him that she is not very happy about coming to court because she is worried about what will happen to Robert. The trial is in one week. What is the most appropriate application for you to make to secure Lara’s attendance at the trial?