DVD 'calms children as witnesses' COURTS.A NEW guide was launched yesterday for children called before a judge as witnesses. The Courts Service developed a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and booklet to explain and demystify de·mys·ti·fy tr.v. de·mys·ti·fied, de·mys·ti·fy·ing, de·mys·ti·fies To make less mysterious; clarify: an autobiography that demystified the career of an eminent physician. the process for young people who face criminal charges. Going To Court describes what happens, who everyone is, how video link operates, what is the oath and the job of a witness. Fergus Finlay of children's charity Barnardo's said the DVD was a positive step. He added: "Going to court for the first time can be daunting, especially for children and teenagers." Brendan Ryan, chief executive of the Courts Service, said the they have "a major role to play in protecting young people and children at risk". |
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