What to do if you're being intimidated

Summary

You should tell the police you’re being intimidated - they can help keep you safe. The police can arrest the person who’s intimidating you. If you don’t feel able to tell the police straight away, talk to someone else instead - for example, a friend, neighbour or a professional, like a doctor. If the person intimidating you is your family member, partner or ex-partner, it might be domestic abuse. You can find out how to get help if you’ve experienced domestic abuse. If you’re worried about giving evidence in court because you’re being intimidated, find out what extra protection you can get. You can get free and confidential help from the Witness Service. Being intimidated can feel scary - the Witness Service can help you feel safe in court. They can help you keep away from the person who’s intimidating you as much as possible - for example, they can: * arrange for you to come into the court building or court room by a different entrance * give you a separate room to wait in before the trial * work out if you can arrive at the court and leave at different times

Key information

• •arrange for you to come into the court building or court room by a different entrance
• •give you a separate room to wait in before the trial
• •work out if you can arrive at the court and leave at different times
• •You should tell the police you’re being intimidated - they can help keep you safe. The police can arrest the person who’s intimidating you.
• •If you don’t feel able to tell the police straight away, talk to someone else instead - for example, a friend, neighbour or a professional, like a doctor.
• •If the person intimidating you is your family member, partner or ex-partner, it might be domestic abuse. You can find out how to get help if you’ve experienced domestic abuse.
• •If you’re worried about giving evidence in court because you’re being intimidated, find out what extra protection you can get.
• •You can get free and confidential help from the Witness Service.
• •Being intimidated can feel scary - the Witness Service can help you feel safe in court. They can help you keep away from the person who’s intimidating you as much as possible - for example, they can:
• •* arrange for you to come into the court building or court room by a different entrance
• •* work out if you can arrive at the court and leave at different times
• •You can get help from the Witness Service on the Witness Service website.

Practical guidance

• •Source: [What to do if you're being intimidated](https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/going-to-court-as-a-witness1/get-help-and-support-being-a-witness/what-to-do-if-youre-being-intimidated/)

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