Question

Another way that children are able to testify in a case is through the use of a closed-circuit television (CCTV). Its use allows the judge and jury to see the child without exposing the alleged victim to the emotional trauma that may present itself while in the presence of the defendant. In the case of Maryland v. Craig, the Court decided that the _____ the child _____ the defendant's right to confront his or her accuser.

Answer 1

Answer:

need to protect; outweighs

Explanation:

The court gave the permission that in cases that have to do with such criminal offences if the victim is 14 or less than 14 at the time of the offence, and if they were 16 years or less at the time of testimony, the child's testimony has to be gotten through closed-circuit television.

The court decided in this court case that the need for the child to be protected is more than the rights of the defender to confront the accuser.