Misleading Informaion

Question 1

Eyewitness Testimony (EWT)

Answer 1

‘The ability of people to remember the details of events, such as accidents and crimes, which they themselves have observed. Accuracy of EWT can be affected by factors such as misleading information and anxiety.’

Question 2

Misleading Information

Answer 2

‘Incorrect information given to an eyewitness usually after the event (sometimes called post-event information). It can take many forms, such as leading questions and post-event discussion between co-witnesses and/or other people’

Question 3

Leading question

Answer 3

‘A question which, because of the way it is phrased, suggests a certain answer’

Question 4

Post-event discussion (PED)

Answer 4

‘This occurs when there is more than one witness to an event. Witnesses may discuss what they have seen with co-witnesses or with other people. This may influence the accuracy of each witness’s recall of the event.’