s 4A
In forcePrinciples for dealing with child witnesses
Chapter 2Evidence of children
Part 2.1Dealing with child witnesses
4A Principles for dealing with child witnesses
The following general principles apply when dealing with a child witness in a proceeding:
(a)
the child must be treated with dignity, respect and compassion;
(b)
measures should be taken to limit, to the greatest practical extent, the distress and trauma suffered by the child when giving evidence;
(c)
the child should not be intimidated in cross-examination;
(d)
the proceeding should be resolved as quickly as possible.
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