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Does juvenile have to appear as witness?

  • 26-09-2007 9:18am
    #1
    marymary
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi, I was wondering. If a 16yr old Boy had been beaten up in an unprovoked attack by two older thugs would he have to turn up in court as a witness, if he was sent a letter by the guards?. If there was a good chance that he would be in danger of being beaten up again by them if he did turn up, could he refuse? If he was under eighteen could his parents refuse to let him attend court if they were afraid for his safety afterwards. Could he or his parents be summoned or charged for his not attending? Could he say that because it was so long ago and if he had not known his attackers he would not be able to recognise them anyway so there would be no point? What would happen to a witness who didn't turn up? Is it any different for under eighteens?


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  • #2
    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    Speak to a solicitor. If called as a witness ultimately he should appear. There are options under the 1992 Criminal Evidence Act which a solicitor can speak to you about.


  • #3
    Lawlord007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Lawlord007


    Yes he can be summoned to give evidence. However, he may benefit from the option of giving video evidence instead if actually appearing in the courtroom.


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