Module 7- Role of Police in Responding to Children as Witnesses

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this chapter, police officers should be able to:

  • Apply the legal framework governing child witnesses in criminal cases in Sindh;
  • Interview and handle child witnesses in a child-sensitive manner, and
  • Fulfil their responsibilities during investigation and trial to protect child witnesses from harm, intimidation and re-traumatisation.

Module 7.1

Who is a Child Witness?

Module 7.2

Legal Framework Governing Child Witnesses

Module 7.3

Principles That Must Guide All Police Actions

Module 7.4

Police Duties on First Contact with a Child Witness

Module 7.5

Recording Statements

Module 7.6

Protecting Child Witness Identity and Privacy

Module 7.7

Witness Protection- Risk-Based Safeguards

Module 7.8

Coordination with Child Protection Authorities

Module 7.9

Children as Both Witnesses and Victims

Module 7.10

Children Testifying in Juvenile Cases

Module 7.11

Transport, Waiting Areas and Court Presence
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