The question (15 marks)
Explain the procedure prescribed by the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 for reporting an offence, recording the child's statement and conducting the trial, and discuss the presumptions in sections 29 and 30. (15 marks)
MU Module IV — POCSO, Chapters V to VIII
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and POCSO 2012 of Criminal Procedure (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023), Juvenile Justice Act 2015, POCSO 2012.
Authorities you will need
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, s. 32
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, s. 36
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, s. 37
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