Linguistically complex recognition prompts in pre‐recorded cross‐examinations

This study examined the effects of pre-trial preparation and pre-recorded cross-examinations on linguistic complexity recognition prompts (i.e., option-posing or suggestive questions) used when questioning child victims in English criminal courts. The also compared that did not contain content. Analyses 43 cases involved with 44 not, which occurred between 2012 2016. Cases utilizing “special measures” contained fewer linguistically complex without content than their counterparts, demonstrating benefits those special measures. Overall, were more likely to other prompts. However, still frequently despite measures, need for further professional training improve quality children's evidence.