Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CAPE VERDE
Nilton Pina, Claudia Ariana Lopes ·
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 Cape Verde, specifically as victims or witnesses in criminal cases. It describes the legal framework, institutional structures, and procedures that govern child involvement in justice proceedings. The work is part of an international collaborative research project led by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates.
Key points
- The paper focuses on child participation as victims or witnesses in criminal cases
- It analyzes legal aspects of child participation in Cape Verde's justice system
- It examines institutional frameworks for handling child participation
- It reviews procedural protections for children in criminal proceedings
- The research is part of an international comparative study on child participation in justice
Limitations
The document provided is only a title and brief abstract, which does not contain specific findings, data, or detailed analysis. We cannot determine what specific legal protections, procedures, or outcomes for children are discussed in the full paper.
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 Cabo Verde.