Childs witness statement

c_reeves21 | 14:37 Sat 26th Apr 2008 | Law

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Can someone please tell me if a young child's witness statement would stand up in court? Thanks

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daffy654

It depends on the age of the child and whether it could be established that the child knows the difference between truth and lies I would think.

Mamjet

I would suggest making the child look as mature as possible. A spot of make-up perhaps?

New Judge

Are you talking about a statement made by the child and, having been agrred by both sides, being read out in court (what is known as a "Section 9" statement)?

Or are you talking about the child, having made a statement, then being asked to give "live" evidence and be cross-examined?

And how old is the child?

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