Detailed regulations to govern Children’s House, meant to serve as a safe space for children to testify during court cases over abuse or domestic violence, will soon be published, the Family Ministry has said.
Children’s House was inaugurated in Santa Venera four years ago by then Family Ministry Michael Farrugia but is still not being used.
Since that day, however, its purpose has been revisited, causing its opening to be delayed.
A ministry spokesperson said that, following the inauguration, it was decided that Children’s House would also be used for court proceedings “requiring the giving of evidence by minors, especially in criminal proceedings.”