Anonymity and reporting restrictions for children in criminal cases

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Anonymity for children

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Reporting restrictions

Young victims of rape and other serious sexual offences

Crown Court appeals from the youth court

Sections 45 and 45A YJCEA 1999 (replaces s.39 CYPA 1933 in criminal proceedings)

Special protection for school teachers

Case-by-case advice

Where a child is a witness, victim or defendant:

If a case is sent to the Crown Court:

When a child is jointly charged with an adult appearing in the adult magistrate’s court:

Cases in the youth court:

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How to make an application for reporting restrictions where a child is to be tried in the Crown Court:

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Making an application to lift reporting restrictions imposed by s.49 (5)-(7) in the youth court:

Lifting or relaxing reporting restrictions in the Crown Court:

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