Ensure the justice system respects the rights and wellbeing of child witnesses
Last updated 3 years ago
SNP Manifesto 2021, p.58Involvement in the justice system can be especially difficult and upsetting for children. We want to ensure that the journey from disclosure to recovery respects the rights and wellbeing of children and young people…
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This promise is in progress. In October 2021, the Scottish Government announced £2m of funding to support the rollout of the Scottish Child Interview Model, a new process for interviewing child witnesses and victims in the criminal justice system.
“Greater protection for child victims and witnesses” (Scottish Government, 1st October 2021)