| Journal Call no. | AP8.W56 |
|---|---|
| Author | Colclough, Neil. |
| Article Title | Protecting the innocents : new laws aim to stamp out child-abuse loopholes / Neil Colclough. |
| Is Part Of | Window ; v.4, no.39, 6 Oct 1995, p.10-11, illus. |
| Abstract | A new law passed in July and brought into immediate effect stipulates that a judge and jury may listen to an abused child's version of events without needing the account to be confimred by an adult witness. Children under the age of seven will also be allowed to give evidence. |