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Police-induced confessions, risk factors, and recommendations: looking ahead.

Authors :
Kassin SM
Drizin SA
Grisso T
Gudjonsson GH
Leo RA
Redlich AD
Source :
Law and human behavior [Law Hum Behav] 2010 Feb; Vol. 34 (1), pp. 49-52.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Reviewing the literature on police-induced confessions, we identified suspect characteristics and interrogation tactics that influence confessions and their effects on juries. We concluded with a call for the mandatory electronic recording of interrogations and a consideration of other possible reforms. The preceding commentaries make important substantive points that can lead us forward-on the effects of videotaping of interrogations on case dispositions; on the study of non-custodial methods, such as the controversial Mr. Big technique; and on an analysis of why confessions, once withdrawn, elicit such intractable responses compared to statements given by child and adult victims. Toward these ends, we hope that this issue provides a platform for future research aimed at improving the diagnostic value of confession evidence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-661X
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Law and human behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20112057
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10979-010-9217-5