Prosecutors' perspectives on using recorded child witness interviews about abuse as evidence-in-chief

Use of recorded investigative interviews with children as evidence-in-chief at trial - challenges of using electronically recorded interviews - suggestions for addressing challenges - thematic analysis revealed several concerns - quality of questioning - jurors' engagement with witness - sense...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of criminology 2014-12, Vol.47 (3), p.374-390
Main Authors: Burrows, Kimberlee S, Powell, Martine B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child abuse & neglect
Child development
Child witnesses
Children
Children & youth
Conduct of court proceedings
Criminology
Electronics
English language
Evidence
Examination of witnesses
Interviewing in child abuse
Interviews
Legislative behaviour
Questioning
Reform
Testimony
Trials
Witnesses
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Summary:Use of recorded investigative interviews with children as evidence-in-chief at trial - challenges of using electronically recorded interviews - suggestions for addressing challenges - thematic analysis revealed several concerns - quality of questioning - jurors' engagement with witness - sense of formality and solemnity - clarity of evidence - child's preparedness for cross-examination - recommendations for improvements.
ISSN:0004-8658
1837-9273
DOI:10.1177/0004865814522821