One child who gave evidence in a criminal case in England and Wales was 2 years’ old (with intermediary). Believed to be the youngest in criminal proceedings. Good to see ICC moving forward and tackling lack of evidence gathered from children.
Prosecutor @KarimKhanQC
: We need to hear the voices of children. The voices of children should not be stifled in the courtroom. We hope this Policy will remedy this.
: We need to hear the voices of children. The voices of children should not be stifled in the courtroom. We hope this Policy will remedy this.
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