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Handbook for professionals and policymakers on justice matters involving child victims and witnesses of crime /

In its resolution 2005/20 of 22 July 2005, the Economic and Social Council adopted the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime. The Guidelines form part of the body of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice, which are inter...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : United Nations, 2009.
Colección:Criminal justice handbook series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Introduction
  • I. The best interests of the child
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the principle of the best interests of the child
  • B. Domestic implementation of the principle of the best interests of the child
  • II. The right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • B. Domestic implementation of the right to be treated with dignity and compassion
  • III. The right to be protected from discrimination
  • A. General protection of children from all forms of discrimination
  • B. Positive distinction
  • C. Irrelevance of the child's age as a barrier to participation
  • IV. The right to be informed
  • A. The right to be informed of available assistance and of the role of the child victim and witness in the justice process
  • B. The right to be informed about the status of the case
  • V. The right to be heard and to express views and concerns
  • A. Domestic acknowledgement of the right of child victims to express views and concerns in criminal proceedings
  • B. Issues on which child victims and witnesses may express their views and concerns
  • VI. The right to effective assistance
  • A. Assistance for the harmonious development of the child
  • B. witnesses in the justice process witnesses in the justice process
  • VII. The right to privacy
  • A. Restricted disclosure
  • B. Restricted attendance
  • VIII. The right to be protected from hardship during the justice process
  • A. Assistance of a support person during the justice process
  • B. Providing certainty about the justice process
  • C. Guaranteeing the expeditiousness of the proceedings
  • D. Developing child-friendly procedures
  • E. Limiting the child's contacts with the justice process
  • F. Exempting the child from being confronted by the accused
  • G. Ensuring child-sensitive questioning and preventing intimidation
  • IX. The right to safety
  • A. Reporting and investigating offences against children
  • B. Protective measures for children involved in the justice process
  • X. The right to reparation
  • XI. The right to special preventive measures
  • A. Judicial prevention of offences against children at risk
  • B. Promoting awareness-raising, information and education for the prevention of offences against children at risk
  • XII. Implementation of the Guidelines
  • A. The training of professionals working with child victims and witnesses of crime
  • B. Cooperation in the enforcement of protective measures for child victims and witnesses
  • Annex. Sources relating to child victims and witnesses of crime.