Awake!, “Youths Who Have “Power Beyond What Is Normal””

Awake!, “Youths Who Have “Power Beyond What Is Normal””

22 May 1994 · p.11 · pars. 25-26 · Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

“Despite her attorney’s repeated requests at the hearing, Crystal was denied the opportunity to speak for herself before the court to demonstrate her decision-making ability. … After the visit the trial judge said that Crystal was “obviously very intelligent” and “very articulate” and explained that Crystal “certainly was sound in mind” and “capable of expressing herself fully.””

The article states that the judge visited Crystal in her room for about twenty minutes but would not let her give evidence on the record, and characterises this as a denial of due process, bodily self-determination, privacy and religious freedom.

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