TY - SER AU - Robertson, J. Bruce TI - Do we really love our children? T2 - Community Collection U1 - 362.7665 DOW PY - 1997/// CY - Dunedin, New Zealand PB - Children's Issues Centre, University of Otago KW - FVC KW - CARE AND PROTECTION KW - CHILDREN KW - JUSTICE KW - LEGISLATION KW - NEGLECT KW - CHILD ABUSE KW - SEXUAL VIOLENCE N2 - This paper examines how professionals can gain testimonies from children in contested trials, particularly in sexual abuse cases. The author heavily critiques the framework of videotaped evidence, including the collection of this type of evidence, the cross-examination process, and how the courts utilise video evidence. Further, this paper discusses the use of ex parte (without notice) applications for child custody and access cases and the author evaluates the appropriate use of these ER -