Sentences with phrase «vulnerable witnesses»

Our team is committed to remaining at the forefront of this area, and has a well developed and recognized expertise in dealing with vulnerable witnesses and victims in a sensitive yet effective manner.

The same is true of the taking of evidence from vulnerable witnesses via closed circuit television from another room.

This contrasts with the progress made by the criminal courts regarding vulnerable witnesses, and obtaining best evidence from them.

- There was concern that it may lead to vulnerable witnesses refusing to give evidence.

This comes back to the review of how evidence should be received from vulnerable witnesses and children in the family courts, and of the draft amendment rules.

These cases frequently require expert cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses;

Difficult options for vulnerable witnesses in Australian Aboriginal Land Claim and Native Title cases» (2008) 36 (3) Journal of English Linguistics 239.

David Burrows explores how courts strive to balance the search for justice with protecting vulnerable witnesses

Lucy McCormick outlines some ground rules for dealing with vulnerable witnesses in civil cases

He highlighted that a working group set up by Sir James produced draft rules on vulnerable witnesses in mid-2015.

Event: Vulnerable witness Organiser: Dr Catherine Molesworth Date: 6 November 2013 17.15 - 20.30 Venue: The Events Theatre, Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street, London SE1 0AA Audience: Professionals More Information: please contact: Dr Catherine Molesworth Email: [email protected] Telephone: [phone] The Festival of Social Science is run by the Economic and Social Research Council and takes place from 2 - 9 November 2013.

Vulnerable witness training accreditation obtained.

Equally, she is experienced in dealing with sensitive and vulnerable witnesses including young children and complainants in cases of a sexual nature.

He has been instructed directly by the General Medical Council to cross examine vulnerable witnesses where the doctor does not have legal representation.

In June, the Home Affairs Committee called for specific guidance and training for judges in child sexual exploitation cases, and highlighted the risk of multiple defendants cross-examining vulnerable witnesses.

The Judicial College will then provide bespoke training on how best to conduct trials involving vulnerable witnesses and how to manage multi-defendant trials.

Ann Chester King is a Registered Intermediary, working with vulnerable witnesses whilst they give evidence to the police and in court.

Among the most significant, are changes to police bail and confirmation that pre-recorded cross examination of vulnerable witnesses will be rolled out across the country.

We are also pleased that the government has taken steps to address some of the concerns that arose from the provincial Oppal Inquiry by providing protections for vulnerable witnesses, such as culturally sensitive counselling for survivors.

He says that while there is a case for protecting vulnerable witnesses, a situation can not be allowed to develop in this country whereby people are liable to be convicted where they can not effectively challenge the case against them.

However interview methods based on psychological research can improve the accuracy of eyewitness accounts from vulnerable witnesses.

Chaired and opened by Adam Smith, he presented on Vulnerable Witnesses / Parties.

Law Centres and an organisation that trains advocates to deal with vulnerable witnesses are among the recipients of the first six grants by the Legal Education Foundation (LEF).

A spokesperson said: «We have taken action to improve support for witnesses including introduction of witness care units and Special Measures in court for intimidated and vulnerable witnesses, which are resulting in increased witness attendance at court and the number of offences brought to justice.»

Dr Ridley and Dr Ahern are discussing this research at an event entitled «Vulnerable witnesses» as part of the ESRC's annual Festival of Social Sciences.

Dominic Grieve QC, the attorney general, has resisted calls for young and vulnerable witnesses to be cross-examined by a judge rather than several barristers to avoid aggressive courtroom questioning.

Now all justice services in the area are contained under one roof, which features a secure interview room in cells, videoconferencing services, a room for vulnerable witnesses, a suite of secure rooms for legal counsel, and surveillance cameras and equipment with continuous views of inside and outside the courthouse.

The book tells the story of a man held wrongly on remand for months on end, a violent abuser allowed to walk free because basic evidence was missing and a vulnerable witness who gave up after a trial was adjourned for a third instance due to lack of court time.

Later in the day Emma Pearce gave a presentation on International Relocation followed by sessions on Settlement Meetings by Laura Bayley and Eleanor Battle and vulnerable witnesses and parties led by Adam Smith.

This is a little shocking given that a child who may be participating in proceedings is often, almost by definition, disadvantaged — «diminished» or a «vulnerable» individual as the draft proposed rules for children in family proceedings has it (Report of the Vulnerable Witnesses & Children Working Group, February 2015).

As to hearing the child — whether by a judge or a child's evidence in court — the response of Family Procedure Rules Committee to the vulnerable witnesses and children working group recommendations (above) is awaited.

The report notes that throughout the original trial, «Justice Camp made comments or asked questions evidencing an antipathy towards laws designed to protect vulnerable witnesses, promote equality, and bring integrity to sexual assault trials.

AB 389 of 2015 and the identical SB 231 provide that a court shall permit the use of a facility dog when, in a criminal proceeding involving the testimony of a vulnerable witness, the court determines by a preponderance of the evidence that it is likely that such witness will be unable to effectively communicate if required to testify without the presence of such facility dog and that the presence of such facility dog will facilitate such testimony.

HB 1668 of 2016 and the identical SB 2112 provide a court may permit the use of a facility dog involving the testimony of a vulnerable witness if the court determines that there is a compelling necessity for the use of a facility dog to facilitate the testimony of the vulnerable witness.

Hawaii: any «judicial proceeding», «vulnerable witness», jury instructions «to the extent necessary»

Building on our Blueprint for an Inquiry report (co-authored with Pivot and BC Civil Liberties Association), the government has taken positive steps to address some of the concerns that arose from the provincial Oppal Inquiry by providing protections for vulnerable witnesses, such as culturally sensitive counselling for survivors.

While a response is awaited from the Family Procedure Rules Committee on a variety of recommendations on how the family courts might improve the lot of vulnerable witnesses and children, judges have been gradually improving the law to recognise the rights and needs of victims of abuse and child witnesses.

Meanwhile rule - makers still fail to act on the Report of the Vulnerable Witnesses & Children Working Group, February 2015.

As long ago as 2010, in Re W, Lady Hale looked at the extent to which family courts lag behind the criminal courts in dealing with evidence from vulnerable witnesses; and she touched on the point again in Re A.

Gloster LJ's comments bear similarity with draft amendment rule 3A.7 (1) with its «measures» to enable evidence to be taken from children and vulnerable witnesses, including to:

The Advocate's Gateway includes a list of recent cases relevant to responding to vulnerable witnesses and defendants...

The Advocate's Gateway provides access to publications and other resources relevant to vulnerable witnesses and defendants...

Anne also has extensive experience of dealing with vulnerable witnesses.

«-LSB-...][We] find that throughout the Trial Justice Camp made comments or asked questions evidencing an antipathy towards laws designed to protect vulnerable witnesses, promote equality, and bring integrity to sexual assault trials.

-LSB-...] Justice Camp made comments or asked questions evidencing an antipathy towards laws designed to protect vulnerable witnesses, promote equality, and bring integrity to sexual assault trials.