Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 of 1985)RulesThe Children's Courts Rules of South AfricaChapter 2 : General6. Additional questioning techniques for very young children in terms of section 52(2)(a)(iv) of the Act |
| (1) | The court may— |
| (a) | use any mode of communication to facilitate the participation of a very young child; and |
| (b) | request a suitably qualified expert to assist the court with the observations and conclusion from such communication before the court evaluates and considers the non-verbal communication. |
| (2) | When a very young child is unable to respond orally, the court may allow the child to do so in any other manner, including— |
| (a) | play; |
| (b) | body language; |
| (c) | facial expression; |
| (d) | drawing or painting; |
| (e) | gestures; |
| (f) | demonstrations; or |
| (g) | picture or symbol cards. |