The Role of an Expert Witness Psychologist in the Examination of a Child Pursuant to Article 185a and 185b of the Code of Criminal Procedure – the Evaluation of Legal Regulations

Abstract

The Article describes the role of an expert witness psychologist in the examination of an aggrieved minor and a minor witness carried out pursuant to Articles 185a and 185b of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The role is presented within the context of selected aspects connected with the activities of an expert witness psychologist at the examining of a child in criminal procedure. Shortages in current solutions have also been noted. Furthermore, as regards the said shortages, de lege ferenda postulates were formed.