You are entitled to be compensated
for costs and loss of earnings which you have incurred
as a result of coming to Court. This is the responsibility
of the person or lawyer who has called you to give evidence
and should include:
any cost of travelling to and
from the Court;
the cost of overnight accommodation
(if necessary);
a reasonable amount to compensate
you for any wages or income you may lose when you attend
the Court; and
if you are an expert witness,
payment for the time you have spent preparing a report.
