Achieving best evidence
When a criminal offence has been committed against a child and the child is considered a witness there are particular procedures that should be followed. In all cases it should be remembered that the welfare of the child is paramount and any investigation should always place the child's needs first.
Resource on Achieving Best Evidence - Guidance under review July 2023
Inherent jurisdiction
The below guidance note should be used when vulnerable children can't be protected by other means
