Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Godfrey Allen ·
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 England and Wales, specifically when they are victims or witnesses to crimes. It describes the legal frameworks, institutional structures, and procedures that govern child involvement in criminal cases. The research is part of an international collaborative study on child participation in justice systems.
Key points
- The paper addresses legal aspects of child participation in criminal proceedings
- It covers institutional and procedural frameworks in England and Wales
- The work is part of an international research collaboration by AIMJF/IAYFJM
Limitations
The metadata and abstract do not specify what findings or evidence the paper presents about the effectiveness or outcomes of current procedures for children, or how the system impacts child well-being and protection.
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 England and Wales.