Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CYPRUS
Judicial Court of Cyprus ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in the criminal justice system in Cyprus when they are victims or witnesses. It describes the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedures that govern child involvement in criminal cases. The research is part of an international collaborative study organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates.
Key points
- The paper focuses on the legal and institutional aspects of child participation in Cyprus's justice system
- It examines procedures for children as both victims and witnesses in criminal cases
- The research is part of an international comparative study across multiple countries
Limitations
The document abstract does not specify what findings or outcomes the research produced, nor does it detail the actual legal procedures, protections, or challenges identified. Without the full paper content, we cannot assess whether the research includes empirical data, recommendations, or evaluation of effectiveness.
Abstract
The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation as victims or witnesses in criminal cases. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Cyprus.