Use Of Ethical Interviews

Question 1

What is an ethical interview

Answer 1

Interviews should treat suspects with respect and with the same rights and dignity

Question 2

Ethical interview structure

Answer 2

P- planning and prep- should be planned, noting aims and topics of interest
E- engage and explain- rapport needs to be built. Achieved by explaining how the interview will take place
A- account- the invitation to the person to provide an account of their behaviour
C- closure- bringing the interview to a good end
E- evaluate- evaluate interview against required aims

Question 3

Supporting evidence for ethical interviews

Answer 3

Kebell- more effective than standard interviewing at producing a valid confession from sex offenders

Question 4

Comparison of ethical interviews and cognitive interviews

Answer 4

Both focus on building rapport and trust between the interviewer and interviewee

EI- place emphasis on using rapport to reduce anxiety and distress whereas CI main objective to produce more reliable and valid testimonies