Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Child witness"
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A rapid review of the best interest of the child principle in the criminal judicial context
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)In this study the rapid review methodology was utilised to explore whether the best interest of the child is of paramount importance, as stated in various South Africa Acts. Data from 26 articles, with a fair to good ... -
The right to protection of children testifying in criminal proceedings
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 guarantees the protection of children in all circumstances and in all matters concerning them. The Constitution provides for the best interests ... -
Die seksueel gemolesteerde kindergetuie se ervaring van die hofvoorbereidingsproses van die Blue Downs hof
(North-West University, 2010)The legal system is responsible for the prosecution of an accused of sexual abuse of a child. The prosecution process is a complicated and an adult-orientated area. In South Africa sexual abuse of children is noticeably ... -
Training needs of the legal profession on the child as witness : a social work investigation
(North-West University, 2008)This social work research study explores whether members of the legal profession are aware of the unique characteristics of a child witness that one must take cognisance of when interviewing them. This is explored by means ...