After the mishandling of her details by the criminal justice system, the Metropolitan Police offered to put Sarah into witness protection, but she could not bear the thought of being separated from her family so she declined.

BBC: UK

We make perjury, subornation of perjury, obstruction of justice and witness tampering crimes because a judicial system can only succeed if its procedures expose the truth.

CNN: Transcript: House Judiciary Committee

Our system of justice recognizes the difficulties inherent in testifying under oath and it affords important protections for the witness who may be charged with perjury.

CNN: Transcript: White House Counsel Ruff's opening statement

The service is run by Glasgow City Council and is not part of the criminal justice system, but experts say it is crucial in keeping victims safe and helping them bear witness against their attackers.

BBC: Inside Scotland's only domestic abuse court