The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

Question 1

What is the The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999?

Answer 1

The YJ&CEA 1999 is an Act of parliament whose main purpose is to ensure that best evidence is achieved from vulnerable and intimidated victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings. It also gives them access to a variety of Special Measures at court to assist them throughout that process.

Question 2

Who does the The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 cover?

Answer 2

• Section 16 covers victims:
  o Under the age of 18
  o Suffering from a mental health disorder (defined under the mental health act 1983)
  o Have a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
  o Have a physical disability
  o Suffer from a physical disorder

Question 3

What are some of the special measures available for people included in the