It seems as if this issue comes up every few years in a high profile trial, but in reality this is an issue that the court faces every day. Is it right to have a child testify in court? Can testify in court have psychological ramification for a child? You don't have to be a counselor to answer this question. If you have ever testified in a trial, you know how difficult it can be. Should we expose our children to the anxiety and scrutiny associated with being a witness? According to the court system, as long as a child understands the difference between the truth and a lie, they are eligible to testify. I am not going to argue the validity of this ruling, but I do have a few words to say to a judge that believes that the defendant has the right to have the child testify in the courtroom. Shame on you. It is psychologically damaging enough for the child to testify at all, but having them sit there in front of a person may have done who horrible things in front of them or to them is exposing them to lifelong psychological affects.
I have a few words for Mr. Bruce Beresford-Redman who is fighting to have his six year old daughter testify at his extradition hearing regarding the murder of his wife in Mexico. I think that your actions shout "guilty". Even if you are not guilty of the murder, I consider making your child testify to save your own skin equates to a form of child abuse. Make a good parenting choice, stick up for her rights not yours.
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