National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty against Children (NSPCC) publishes study

New NSPCC research published on July 3rd, 2009 reveals young witnesses often have to wait more than a year to give evidence in Crown Court cases in England and Wales. Most of the children interviewed for the study (87 per cent) gave evidence in sex abuse or violence cases.

In response to the findings, the NSPCC is calling for the UK Government for England, Wales and Northern Ireland to enforce its policy of fast-tracking criminal cases involving young witnesses and monitor delays.(1)

Link to NSPCC release : http://www.nspcc.org.uk/whatwedo/med..._wdn66604.html