Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 1989. It was answered by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 April 1989 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Written question

Question

What is the policy towards encouraging courts in England & Wales to allow rape or child abuse victims to give their evidence behind screens to try to stop intimidation of such people.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

151 c87-8W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Children Criminal proceedings Abuse Evidence Intimidation Rape Sexual offences Witnesses