Peer-reviewed article
CHILD PARTICIPATION AS VICTIMS OR WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN BENIN
Chrystelle Houedenou Adonon, Prisca Layo Ogoubi ·
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 Benin, specifically when they are victims or witnesses to crimes. It describes the legal rules, institutions, and procedures that apply to child participation in justice proceedings. The research was conducted as part of an international collaborative study by judges and magistrates focused on children's involvement in criminal cases.
Key points
- The study examines the legal framework governing child participation in criminal justice in Benin
- It describes institutional arrangements for handling children as victims or witnesses
- The research identifies procedural aspects specific to child participation in the justice system
- The work was part of an international collaborative project on this topic
Limitations
The document provides only a high-level description of the research focus and does not include detailed findings, data, or analysis. It is unclear what specific legal, institutional, or procedural insights the paper presents or how child participation actually functions in practice.
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 Benin.