The cognitive interview in forensic investigations: a review

Mark R. Kebbell; Becky Milne; Graham F. Wagstaff

The cognitive interview in forensic investigations: a review

Mark R. Kebbell, Becky Milne, Graham F. Wagstaff

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Abstract

When investigating criminal acts, witness testimony is often very important. For example, a recent survey of 159 United Kingdom (UK) police officers showed 36% of respondents believed that witnesses 'always' or 'almost always’ provide the major leads for an investigation. A further 51% believed that witnesses ‘usually’ provide the major leads (Kebbell & Milne, in press). However, the survey also revealed that 53% of police officers believed that witnesses ‘never’ or ‘rarely' provided as much information as they wanted. Consequently, maximizing the accurate testimony of a witness is an important aim for many police officers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Psychology and law in a changing world
Subtitle of host publication	new trends in theory, research and practice
Editors	Giovanni B. Traverso, Lara Bagnoli
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Routledge
Pages	185-197
ISBN (Print)	9780415271431
Publication status	Published - 2001

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The cognitive interview in forensic investigations: a review. / Kebbell, Mark R.; Milne, Becky; Wagstaff, Graham F.
Psychology and law in a changing world: new trends in theory, research and practice. ed. / Giovanni B. Traverso; Lara Bagnoli. London: Routledge, 2001. p. 185-197.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

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The cognitive interview in forensic investigations: a review

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