App helps police interview children

An app and DVD that helps police officers interview young children has been launched. Called Truth & Lies by Triangle Services, it is designed by Ruth Marchant, a registered witness intermediary with the Ministry of Justice who specialises in child cases. For children’s evidence to be used in criminal or family proceedings, they need to demonstrate their understanding of the difference between truth and lies. The app includes brief film clips showing real children telling the truth or telling lies.