Children and Cross-Examination

Children and Cross-Examination
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 314
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847319555
ISBN-13 : 1847319556
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Children and Cross-Examination by : J R Spencer

In 2009, Stephen Barker was convicted of rape on the evidence of a little girl who was four-and-a-half years old at the trial, and about three-and-a-half when first interviewed by the police. The high point of the proceedings was the child's appearance as a live witness in order for Barker's counsel to attempt a cross-examination. This case focused attention on the need, imposed by current English law, for even tiny children to come to court for a live cross-examination. In 1989, the Pigot Committee proposed a scheme under which the whole of a young child's evidence, including cross-examination, would be obtained out of court and in advance of trial. In 1999 a provision designed to give effect to this was included in the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act, but it has not yet been brought into force. The full Pigot proposal was implemented, however, in Western Australia, and similar schemes operate in a number of European jurisdictions. This book of essays examines a number of these schemes, and argues the case for further reforms in the UK.

Young Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings

Young Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 16
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0904956822
ISBN-13 : 9780904956825
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Young Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings by : Joyce Plotnikoff

The Art of Cross-examination

The Art of Cross-examination
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105044073745
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Art of Cross-examination by : Francis Lewis Wellman

Children's Testimony

Children's Testimony
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 487
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781119996156
ISBN-13 : 1119996155
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Children's Testimony by : Michael E. Lamb

The second edition of Children’s Testimony is a fully up-to-date resource for practitioners and researchers working in forensic contexts and concerned with children's ability to provide reliable testimony about abuse. Written for both practitioners and researchers working in forensic contexts, including investigative interviewers, police officers, lawyers, judges, expert witnesses, and social workers Explores a range of issues involved with children's testimony and their ability to provide reliable testimony about experienced or witnessed events, including abuse Avoids jargon and highly technical language Includes a comprehensive range of contributions from an international group of practitioners and researchers to ensure topicality and relevance

Maccarthy on Cross-examination

Maccarthy on Cross-examination
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Publisher : American Bar Association
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1590318862
ISBN-13 : 9781590318867
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Maccarthy on Cross-examination by : Terence MacCarthy

Learn how to look good on cross, even when the witness is not cooperating. Learn how to manage and effectively minimize the witness's involvement, without appearing controlling, extracting, and insulting. Filled with illustrative cross examinations from actual cases, this book is your key to employing these proven techniques in your own practice. Using the three themes that run through out the book--looking good, telling a story, and using short statements--you can take control of your cross examinations and achieve the results you desire.

Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation

Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 208
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0761900136
ISBN-13 : 9780761900139
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation by : Paul Stern

The testimony of expert witnesses to inform courtroom decisions is critical if intelligent and just verdicts are to be reached. Few judges, jurors or lay witnesses possess the necessary knowledge to adequately understand the complexities of human behaviour as they relate to acts of interpersonal violence. While lay witnesses can testify to actual incidents or observations, it is the expert witness who can provide forensic significance to such evidence. This volume clearly defines the need for and role of expert witnesses in litigation. The author demystifies the process, and provides practical guidance on preparing and presenting expert testimony. In so doing, he will assist courts to more accurately assess and weigh eviden

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
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Publisher : American Bar Association
Total Pages : 216
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1590318730
ISBN-13 : 9781590318737
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Model Rules of Professional Conduct by : American Bar Association. House of Delegates

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Cross-Examination Handbook

Cross-Examination Handbook
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Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Total Pages : 427
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781454858782
ISBN-13 : 1454858788
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Cross-Examination Handbook by : Ronald H. Clark

The Cross-Examination Handbook teaches students the skills and strategies behind planning and conducting a persuasive cross-examination. This book offers step-by-step instruction and outstanding examples from illustrative trials. Two criminal and two civil case files, along with role-play assignments, give students practice actually planning and executing a cross-examination.

Children and Cross-Examination

Children and Cross-Examination
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 245
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847319562
ISBN-13 : 1847319564
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Children and Cross-Examination by : J R Spencer

In 2009, Stephen Barker was convicted of rape on the evidence of a little girl who was four-and-a-half years old at the trial, and about three-and-a-half when first interviewed by the police. The high point of the proceedings was the child's appearance as a live witness in order for Barker's counsel to attempt a cross-examination. This case focused attention on the need, imposed by current English law, for even tiny children to come to court for a live cross-examination. In 1989, the Pigot Committee proposed a scheme under which the whole of a young child's evidence, including cross-examination, would be obtained out of court and in advance of trial. In 1999 a provision designed to give effect to this was included in the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act, but it has not yet been brought into force. The full Pigot proposal was implemented, however, in Western Australia, and similar schemes operate in a number of European jurisdictions. This book of essays examines a number of these schemes, and argues the case for further reforms in the UK.

Cross-Exam and the Kitchen Sink

Cross-Exam and the Kitchen Sink
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Publisher :
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1941007449
ISBN-13 : 9781941007440
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Cross-Exam and the Kitchen Sink by : Patrick Malone