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The Admissibility and Sufficiency of Evidence in Child Abuse Prosecutions

Evidence in cases of alleged physical or sexual abuse of children commonly fails to meet the standards required for a successful prosecution. This study examines why this is so. Based in two police force areas, with a sample of 94 child abuse cases, the study examined the gathering, presentation and evaluation of evidence at each stage of the criminal justice process. It also looked at the arrangements for dealing with children’s testimony in other jurisdictions.