Scanning For Psychopaths
A recent finding by Dirk et al. (2016) used brain scans to show how a combination of individual traits function differently in criminals. Specifically, a strong focus on reward and…
Forensic Psychology
Why Some Types Of Leading Question Should Be Banned From Court
Jacqueline Wheatcroft, Registered Forensic Psychologist, Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, University of Liverpool discusses why some types of leading questions should be banned from court. Based on her recent publication:…
The Investigative And Forensic Psychology MSc At The UoL
Below is an interview with Anna Mattia who shares with us her experience as a post-graduate in Liverpool. She is studying the Investigative and Forensic MSc. 1) Anna, tell us…
12 Year Old Lifer
The documentary of the 12 year old lifer is available on 4oD. Below is a brief overview. “April 2010, in Indiana, USA, 12-year-old Paul Gingerich helped his friend, 15-year-old Colt Lundy,…
The Criminal Profiling Illusion
How much can a criminal profiler really tell us about a criminals thoughts and what they’re thinking before they commit a crime? According to Snook et al, not a lot!…
Educating The Attorney
A new article correctly states that 25% of overturned cases (likely by DNA) were false confessions that lead to a conviction, then asks if if judges and juries understand how to…