Child Witnesses in Twentieth Century Australian Courtrooms

Child Witnesses in Twentieth Century Australian Courtrooms

Blewer, Robyn

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

04/2022

261

Mole

Inglês

9783030697938

15 a 20 dias

366

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1 Introduction.- 2 The child witness and the English legal system.- Part 2: Getting into Court.- 3 'Those troublesome men in blue': Police and child witnesses.- 4 'If the law doesn't get you, the Lord will': Competency and Capacity.- Part 3: Giving Evidence.- 5 'Making kiddies at home': The courtroom environment.- 6 'What the Nipper Said Was True' - Examination.- 7 'Trying to bend the law to fit': Corroboration.- 8 The role of the judicial officer.- Part 4: Reflections and Conclusions.- 9 The influence of women and women's philanthropic/community organisations.- 10 Understanding and recognising children.- 11 'Changes in law were full of danger': Conclusion.
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giving evidence;childhood;history of childhood;testfiying in court;vulnerable witness;child evidence;courtroom;child abuse;australian history;history of the law;criminal justice;childhood studies