Directions given to ensure that young persons tried in a Crown Court receive a fair trial allowing for their age and understanding. The trial procedure must not expose the child to humiliation or distress, consideration should be given to splitting off of any adult defendants, consideration should be given to the physical layout of the court, and the court’s daily timetables and otherwise.
Citations:
Times 17-Feb-2000
Criminal Practice, Children
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84876
