The Committee may decide to invite the complainant and/or alleged victim as well as representatives of the State party concerned in order to provide, in person or by way of video or teleconference, further clarification or to answer questions on the merits of the case, provided that the Committee deems it to be in the best interests of the child. Any hearing shall be conducted in a closed meeting. The hearings of alleged victims will not be conducted in the presence of State representatives, unless the alleged victims so request and the Committee deems it in the best interests of the children. The Committee will guarantee child-sensitive procedures at hearings of the alleged victims and ensure that their views are given due weight in accordance with their age and maturity. 24