Children’s evidence cross-examined
16 March 2011Should young children be exposed to the traumatic experience of giving evidence in open court, or does the justice system need to change its approach?
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Should young children be exposed to the traumatic experience of giving evidence in open court, or does the justice system need to change its approach?
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