Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN ANGOLA
Associação dos Juízes de Angola ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This paper examines how children participate in Angola's criminal justice system when they are victims or witnesses. It describes the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedural rules that shape children's involvement in cases. The research is part of an international collaborative study by judges and magistrates focused on understanding child participation in justice systems.
Key points
- The study covers legal aspects of child participation in Angola's criminal justice system
- Institutional frameworks for handling child victims and witnesses are examined
- Procedural aspects of how children engage with the justice system are documented
- Research was conducted through international collaboration with the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates
Limitations
The abstract provides no information about specific findings, outcomes, or recommendations. It does not indicate whether the paper evaluates the effectiveness of existing procedures or identifies gaps in how children are currently treated in the justice system.
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 Angola.