Eyewitness Testimony - Misleading Information Flashcards
1
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Leading question?
A
A question by either it’s form or content suggest to the witness the answer that is desired
2
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Misleading information?
A
Supply information that may lead a witnesses memory to be altered
3
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Post event discussion?
A
A conversation between co-witnesses or an interviewer and a witness after a crime has taken place which may contaminate the witnesses memory for the event
4
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Eyewitness Testimony?
A
The evidence provided in court by a person who witnessed a crime with a view to identifying the criminal
