The Psychology of Interrogations and Confessions A Handbook [Paperback]

This volume, a sequel to The Psychology of Interrogations, Confessions and Testimony which is widely acclaimed by both scientists and practitioners, brings the field completely up-to-date and focuses in particular on aspects of vulnerability, confabulation and false confessions.

The is an unrivalled integration of scientific knowledge of the psychological processes and research relating to interrogation, with the practical investigative and legal issues that bear upon obtaining, and using in court, evidence from interrogations of suspects.


* Accessible style which will appeal to academics, students and practitioners
* Authoritative integration of theory, research, practical implications and vivid case illustration
* Coverage of topical issues like confabulation, false memory, and false confessions
Part of the Wiley Series in The Psychology of Crime, Policing and LawAbout the Author.

Series Preface.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART I: INTERROGATIONS AND CONFESSIONS.

Interrogation Tactics and Techniques.

Interrogation in Britain.

Persons at Risk During Interviews in Police Custody: the Royal Commission Studies.

The Identification and Measurement of 'Oppressive' Police Interviewing Tactics in Britain.

Why do Suspects Confess? Theories.

Why do Suspects Confess? Empirical Findings.

Miscarriages of Justice and False Confessions.

The Psychology of False Confession: Research and Theoretical Issues.

The Psychology of False Confession: Case Examples.

PART II: LEGAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTSlÃ