S.L. 350.14 Art. 10

Children’s Rights 10.1 Particular consideration and prudence should be exercised in all cases concerning minors, whether interest therein is derived from private or public matters. 10.2 Where minors are or have been involved in police enquiries or court proceedings, particularly but not limited to sexual offences, special care needs to be taken to avoid any indication of the identity of the person.

10.3 Particular care needs to be taken when reporting sexual crimes within a family. Naming the accused and describing the crime can have the effect of identifying the victim. Giving information about an accused person’s address may contribute to the jigsaw, which identifies the victim.

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