L&P'S research has led to new developments in questioning techniques used by police.
questioning techniques - example
cognitive interviews are now being used by the police - this technique uses contextual cues to improve memory recall in witnesses by up to 35%
questioning techniques - explain
this method of questioning that aims to increase the amount and accuracy of information recalled means that eyewitnessrecollection is less susceptible to distortion of memory
questioning techniques - link
L&P's conclusions have therefore had major improvements in social policy and the CJS, as it has led us to be morecritical of the recollection of eyewitnesses.
this research also shows us the danger of an unreliable EWT.
unreliable EWT - explain
statements given by witnesses in court can be crucial in decidingguilt, and sending people to prison. If individuals are wrongfully convicted due to EWT, it also means that the real criminal is still in society and may go on to commit more crimes.
unreliable EWT - example
the emphasis on ensuring the accuracy of EWT is reiterated through how an unreliable EWT has major economic implications.Retrials and compensation means that governments have to spend a lot of money due to unreliable witnesses.
unreliable EWT - link
this research demonstrates how EWT must be used with caution, as memories are not an accurate representation of events.
