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How reliable is a witness’s memory? What can go wrong during a suspect interview? And how can investigative interviewing be improved to reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice?

In this episode of The Evidence Trail, I’m joined by Forensic Psychologist Dr Laura Dominique, a Professor and researcher specialising in investigative interviewing. Laura holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology and is the founder and director of Praxis IQ, supporting investigators and organisations with investigative interviewing and quality assurance.

We explore the psychology behind effective interviewing, from the risks of poor interview practices and the factors that can influence or distort memory, to the potential pitfalls of eyewitness identification procedures.

Laura also discusses lessons from miscarriages of justice, including the case of Meredith Kercher, and explains how research can help investigators avoid some of the mistakes that continue to occur today.

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