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30/05/2013

The case of a 12-year-old girl called a 'liar' by barristers whilst being cross-examined during the trial of her father - he was accused of sexually abusing her and other children.

A 12 year old girl who was called "a liar" by barristers whilst being cross examined in a sexual abuse case tells Victoria that children's original video statements should be used in court so they don't have to be aggressively questioned. "Marie" broke down whilst being questioned in the trial of her father, who was accused of sexually abusing her and other children. The trial eventually collapsed as a result. Victoria speaks to "Marie" and to a leading child protection expert.

2 hours

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Thu 30 May 2013 10:00

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  • Thu 30 May 2013 10:00