Interviewing of Suspects with Mental Health Conditions and Disorders in England and Wales: A Paradigm Shift

Interviewing of Suspects with Mental Health Conditions and Disorders in England and Wales explores cutting-edge research that focuses specifically on these adults (including their cognitive needs and psychological vulnerabilities), the impact on the investigative interview, and existing legislation, guidance, and practice. The book opens with a historical overview of the move from interrogation to investigative interviewing, including the impact of well-known miscarriages of justice and the inquiry that led to the development of current best practice interviewing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Interviewing Suspects with Mental Health Conditions and Disorders in England and Wales delves into cutting-edge research that specifically focuses on these adults, including their cognitive needs and psychological vulnerabilities. The book opens with a historical overview of the transition from interrogation to investigative interviewing, including the impact of well-known miscarriages of justice and the inquiry that led to the development of current best practice interviewing. Further chapters explore the concept of vulnerability within current theoretical frameworks, with a particular emphasis on mental health conditions and disorders, including how they are constructed, understood, and identified within legislation and by those working at the forefront of the criminal justice system. The book also examines current safeguards available to the suspect with mental health conditions and disorders, such as the Appropriate Adult. Contemporary research explores their involvement with vulnerable suspects and whether it is sufficient, as well as how the Appropriate Adult understands and experiences their role. Final chapters scrutinize current best practice investigative interviewing of suspects with mental health conditions and disorders and a paradigm shift towards an emerging evidence-based interview model that considers the vulnerabilities associated with suspects with mental health conditions and disorders in the investigative interview.

Examining current psychological theory, contemporary research, and existing legislation and guidance, including authorised professional practice, this book will be of interest to those working within the criminal justice system, as well as policymakers.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 215 x 139 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367751135