Youth Justice & Criminal Evidence Act Flashcards
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Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999
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Purposes:
Ensure that the best evidence is achieved from vulnerable and intimidated witnesses in criminal proceedings
Gives access to ‘special measures’ at court
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Section 16 of the YJ&CE Act
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Concerns witnesses eligible for assistance on the grounds of age and incapacity:
Under 18 Suffer from a mental disorder Significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning Physical disability Physical disorder
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Section 17 of YJ&CE Act
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Concerns witnesses eligible for assistance on grounds of fear or distress:
Victim’s of sexual offences
Victim’s of Human Trafficking
Witnesses to a relevant offence (gun and knife crime)
Victims subjected to intimidation from the accused
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Special measures - Section 23-30 YJ&CE Act
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Available for vulnerable and intimidates witnesses:
Screening witness from accused Evidence by live link Evidence given in private Removal of wigs and gowns Video recorded evidence Video recorded cross-examination Examination of witness through intermediary Aid to communication