“We must remember that a child is a witness like any other.”
Chief Justice Anthony Gates stressed this to the Judges and Magistrates today while delivering the opening remarks at the “Rights of the Child and the Criminal Justice System” Workshop at Holiday Inn.
Chief Justice Gates says there is equality before law.
He says if at one time the child was thought to be a lesser witness, they cannot now put the child in a position where somehow the child will be a privileged witness.
The Chief Justice also highlighted about the issue where people close to deaf and mute children have been used as interpreters in court.
The Chief Justice has also emphasized the need for more judicial training for the Magistrates and Judges in order to improve their work.
He has told them to make the best use of their international trips and make best use of taxpayers money.
