KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- Three child witnesses are expected to give evidence under special court safeguards when the High Court next month hears the murder trial of a 15-year-old boy accused of killing his 16-year-old schoolmate, New Straits Times reported.

Defence lawyer Kitson Foong said the prosecution plans to call 11 witnesses, including three children aged between 13 and 17 whose testimony will be governed by the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007.

"The prosecution will update the court on whether these child witnesses will require special arrangements to give evidence, including testifying from a separate courtroom via live television link if they are not comfortable giving evidence face-to-face in the witness box," he said after...