The “Perfect” Victim: The Reliance on Demeanour Evidence in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Several factors must be considered when assessing the credibility of a witness or victim during a trial, one of which is their demeanour. Demeanour evidence is behavioural observations made by either the trier of fact or jury during witness testimony. Triers of fact analyze a witness’s demeanour for sincerity and honesty in determining credibility.
R v SS – Hearsay: The Consequence of a Careless Analysis
Abby Stein Introduction There is a level of truth that often stems from statements obtained outside of court, but danger also exists when...
