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SS-2400/2008-ODE ECLI:DK:ODE:2024:SS0000000350 AI generated

Court dismisses prosecution for assault on 11-year-old son and rejects compelled testimony request.

Case Number SS-2400/2008-ODE
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The court dismissed the prosecution for assault against the defendant's 11-year-old son and rejected the request to compel the son's testimony under Section 171, Paragraph 3 of the Code of Judicial Procedure. The prosecution argued the assault occurred, while the defense contended the child's statement should not be forced. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the assault beyond reasonable doubt and that compelling a minor's testimony violated procedural protections.

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Straffesagsloven § 171, stk. 3; Retsplejelovens § 171, stk. 3: The court may not compel a minor to give testimony in a criminal case without strict adherence to protective measures, and the prosecution bears the full burden of proving the alleged offense.

Keywords

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assault prosecution minor testimony compelled statement criminal procedure burden of proof child protection dismissal of charges

Cited Legislation

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Straffesagsloven § 171, stk. 3
Retsplejelovens § 171, stk. 3
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Tiltale for vold mod 11-årig søn, og om det kan pålægges forurettede søn at afgive forklaring efter retsplejelovens § 171, stk 3