THE Police have signed up to a new deal to promote a more caring approach to witnesses called to courts across Lancashire.

Chief Constable Pauline Clare was on hand to sign the county's first Witness Care Provision agreement.

It's part of a wide-ranging review of administration in the criminal justice system to make it more streamlined, cost effective and accountable.

"Anyone making their first visit to a court can feel very uneasy," said Mrs Clare.

"This new package aims to raise witnesses' profiles by taking steps to make them feel more re-assured."

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